Definitions & Missouri Vital Records

Early pregnancy loss (Miscarriage) 

• Less than 20 completed weeks gestation AND 

• less than 350 grams AND 

• no signs of life 

The birth/loss is not reported to the Missouri State registrar.  Consider printing an Acknowledgement of Life certificate. 

 

Late Pregnancy Loss (Stillbirth) 

• At least 20 weeks gestation OR 

• weight of 350 grams or more AND 

• no signs of life 

Report to Missouri State Registrar: 

• Fetal Death Facility Worksheet 

• Fetal Death Mother's Worksheet 

Parents can apply for “Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth” 

• Application for Missouri Vital Record 

 

Neonatal death 

Any signs of life, regardless of gestational age, such as: 

• heart rate 

• breathing 

• movement 

• pulsation of the umbilical cord 

File birth certificate as usual 

• Missouri Birth Certificate Facility Worksheet 

• Missouri Birth Certificate Mother's Worksheet 

Mortuary or Medical Examiner will complete Death Report 

Obtain copies of birth certificate/death certificate: 

• Application for Missouri Vital Record