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What happens if your unborn baby dies. Preventing stillbirth. Your baby's wellbeing will be monitored during your antenatal appointments, so any problems will usually be picked up before labour starts. Confirming the baby has died.
- Preventing Stillbirth
Not all stillbirths can be prevented, but there are some...
- Causes
Your baby's growth. Your midwife will check the growth and...
- Bereavement
The GOV.UK website also has information about what to do...
- Preventing Stillbirth
Intrauterine fetal demise can occur at any stage of pregnancy, including labor and delivery. Approximately one out of every 100 pregnancies in the U.S. results in a stillborn child. Learn more about what causes intrauterine fetal demise and how to spot key symptoms.
The medical definition of stillbirth is the birth of a baby who is born without any signs of life at or after 24 weeks pregnancy. The baby may have died during pregnancy (called intrauterine death), labour or birth.
The death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth is a profound loss and one of the most difficult experiences you are likely to face. After the initial shock, you may feel intense grief, sadness, anger, confusion, loneliness or even numbness. We know this is a painful experience and want to be supportive.
Treatment. Stillbirth is death of a fetus at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later (or after 28 weeks in some definitions). Stillbirth may result from a problem in the woman, placenta, or fetus. Doctors do blood tests to try to identify the cause of a stillbirth.
What happens if your unborn baby dies. Diagnosis and causes. Recovery and future pregnancies. Reducing the risk of stillbirth. Your baby's wellbeing will be monitored during your antenatal appointments, so any problems will usually be picked up before labour starts.
This patient information explains the care you will receive if your baby dies before birth. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.
