Stillbirth Flashcards
1
Q
What is stillbirth?
A
Babies born dead after 24 weeks’ completed gestation
2
Q
What are causes of stillbirth?
A
No cause found Placental cause Ante- or intrapartum haemorrhage Major congenital anomaly Infection HTN in preganncy Maternal disease IUGR Mechanical - cord prolapse, knot in cord
3
Q
What are risk factors?
A
Social depravation Increasing maternal age Smoking Previous CS IVF Obesity Multiple pregnancy
4
Q
How is stillbirth diagnosed?
A
Absent fetal movements
No fetal heart sounds
Absent fetal heart beat on US
