Stillbirth refers to the death of a fetus at or after the 20th week of pregnancy Management of stillbirth usually includes delivering the fetus, performing an autopsy, and supporting families. Research has found risk factors, such as the age of a pregnant woman, and causes, such as.
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Stillbirth is the death of a fetus at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Learn about stillbirth risk factors, causes, diagnosis, and care.
In the united states, stillbirth refers to the death of a fetus at or after the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirth working group of the nichd council march 2023 report executive summary in 2022, a group of government, academic, nonprofit, and clinical experts convened. About one stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds, for a total of an estimated 2 million stillborn babies per year according to the latest who and unicef estimates Find answers to other common questions about stillbirth, such as how to reduce the risk of stillbirth and how to cope after a stillbirth.
Causes of stillbirth can include problems with the placenta, congenital anomalies, and infection Sometimes, no cause can be identified.
