stillbirth Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
birth of a dead fetus after 24wks gestation
result of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD)
2
Q
causes
A
unexplained PET placental abruption vasa praevia cord prolapse obtestric cholestasis diabetes infections - rubella, parvovirus genetic abnormalities
3
Q
risk factors
A
IUGR smoking alcohol inc maternal age maternal obesity twins
4
Q
3 key symptoms to ask
A
reduced fetal movements
abdo pain
vaginal bleeding
5
Q
Mx - confirming IUFD
A
USS
6
Q
Mx - IUFD
A
anti-D prophylaxis
vaginal birth - IOL or expectant
7
Q
testing carried out after stillbirth
A
genetic testing of fetus and placenta
PM of fetus
test for maternal and fetal infection
