Stillbirth (fetal death) is death before complete extrusion or extraction of the fetus at the 28th week of gestation. Causes may include pregnancy complications such as problems with the placenta or umbilical cord, congenital malformations, infections or birth complications such as asphyxiation, but most of the time the cause is unknown. Stillbirth may be suspected when no fetal movement is felt, and it is confirmed by ultrasound. If labour doesn't occur spontaneously after two weeks, it is induced vaginally to prevent complications related to retention of a dead fetus. The role of the midwife is very important in the stillbirth. The midwife is constantley supporting the pregnant woman psychologicaly and emotionaly to help her go through birth as easily as possible. Talking to mother at such moments is impossible, difficult to follow, irrational and closed. Nonetheless, the midwife must be patient and have an understanding of the childbearing mother. If the mother expresses her desire to see and touch the stillborn, the midwife brings her wrapped in a diaper and gives her plenty of time to say goodbye to the baby. The midwife respects mother's decisions and desires, communicates with her in a verbally and non-verbally acceptable manner at such situation. The stillborn is wrapped in a diaper and remains in the maternity ward for 2 hours after delivery and it is then sent to the pathology department for autopsy along with the placenta. Autopsy is important for the prognosis of the next pregnancy because it helps determine the impact of maternal disease and pregnancy disorders on fetal growth, development and death. After two hours from delivery, the mother is placed in a ward where the midwife continues to provide effective support, provide emotional support and counseling after the loss of child as a prevention of postnatal depression or long-term failure to accept the reality of death.