Perinatal Loss Flashcards
1
Q
death of an infant or fetus at any time from the point of conception to 28 days after birth.
A
Perinatal Loss
2
Q
Fetus lost during first 20 weeks of gestation
A
Miscarriage OR spontaneous abortion
3
Q
Loss of infant after 20 weeks’ gestation
A
Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD)
Fetal demise or Stillbirth
4
Q
Common cause of miscarriage. Egg has been fertilized & both membrane & placenta have formed, but embryo hasn’t formed.
A
Blighted ovum
5
Q
When placenta detaches from uterine wall before delivery.
A
Placental abruption
6
Q
Where mom is Rh negative and kid is Rh+. Fetus is seen as foreign and moms body produces antibodies to fight off the Rh+ cells. Results in death of fetus in extreme cases.
A
Rh disease
