Stillbirth
- Article
- 2021-03-02
Stillbirth refers to the death of a fetus during or after the twentieth week of pregnancy.
There are many causes of stillbirth, ranging from birth defects to pregnancy problems. Often times, health care providers cannot determine a specific cause for a particular stillbirth.
The NICHD supports research on many of the causes of stillbirth, its occurrence in populations, risk factors, and ways to prevent it.
Common name
- Stillbirth
Medical or scientific names
- Stillbirth
- Fetal death
- Fetal demise
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