Genogram symbols

Stillbirth Symbol in a Genogram

A stillbirth is drawn as a small square or circle (by the baby’s sex) with an X through it, hanging from the couple’s line in its place among the siblings. Write the year beside it.

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Fig. 1 — Stillbirth example在编辑器里打开
  • Stillbirth
  • Miscarriage

What it means

  • Smaller than the other children’s symbols, with the death X.
  • Placed in birth order with the siblings.

When to use it

  • Any stillbirth in the family history.

Common mistakes

  • Drawing it as a full-size deceased child, or leaving it out.

Genogram Maker draws this symbol for you and adds it to the key automatically. Open the example above and edit it.