Cause of Stillbirth

Stillbirth

When fetal death occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is referred to as stillbirth.  It is not too common, they say close to .5% of pregnancy ends in stillbirth. It occurs in about one in 200 pregnancies.  It may affect anyone. It is very hard to predict when it will happen or who will experience it. Stillbirth occurs in with all races, religions, etc. A friend, a relative, or you, yourself, may experience stillbirth. It is a horrible experience for everyone involved but if you can educate yourself about the issue, it may be easier to deal with in the future.

Causes

There are a few things that seem to cause still birth.  Information about what the causes are is very important.  It is very important to explain exactly what happened to these suffering mothers so they can cope with this tragic event.   A cause can also help explain what happened and educate the families for future pregnancies. Identifiable causes of stillbirth generally fall into one of three different categories: problems with the placenta or umbilical cord, birth defects in the baby, maternal illnesses or conditions which may sometimes affect pregnancy.

Placental problems. Placental abruption, is a condition where the placenta peels away from the uterine wall before delivery. It deprives the baby of oxygen, sometimes resulting in fetal death. Placental abruption is diagnosed using an ultrasound.

Birth defects. Birth defects are often overlooked causes.  Chromosomal abnormalities are the most common cause of miscarriage. They can cause fetal death at any time during pregnancy. Structural malformations that are not caused by chromosomal abnormalities, but can result from genetic, environmental or unknown causes.
Babies that are small for their gestational have a higher risk of death from asphyxia (lack of oxygen). 

Infections. Bacterial infections can cause fetal death. These infections often cause no symptoms in the pregnant woman, and may go undiagnosed until they cause serious problems. Diabetes or hypertension, and their treatments, sometimes cause stillbirths. An increased risk for stillbirth is also associated with the use of recreational drugs, particularly cocaine.  Women with high blood pressure are at increased risk of having a growth-retarded baby.

In addition, there are many other rare causes of stillbirth.

 

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