Why am I seeing a sudden increase in stillborn birth records (Atti di nascita)?

[holdenrh]

I have been indexing birth records from Tartano, Sondrio, Italy, and there was a stillborn record here and there pre-1875, when the records were written out in long hand. Then in 1875 the forms were changed to a pre-printed form, and suddenly I'm seeing a big increase in the number of stillborn records. See image for an example.

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Now I'm worried I may have missed many stillborn records prior to 1875. Does anyone know how stillbirths were recorded pre-1875 and why I may be seeing so many more post 1875? I'm thinking it had something to do with a switch to pre-printed forms, but that doesn't make total sense because you would think they would still record it if the birth was a stillbirth pre-1875. I would appreciate any help you can give!

[Italysearcher]

This baby was not stillborn. You cannot name (baptize) a stillborn baby. This one was actually taken (presentata) to the town office on the 17th, but born the 12th.

[liviomoreno]

This baby was not stillborn. You cannot name (baptize) a stillborn baby. This one was actually taken (presentata) to the town office on the 17th, but born the 12th.

the baby was dead when he was presented to the mayor.

[Italysearcher]

Thanks Livio, the baby was dead when presented but did live for 4-5 days.