Stillbirth is  when a baby dies in womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy.  Most stillbirths  happen before a woman goes into labor. However a few percentage happens during labor and delivery.

What are the causes of stillbirth

There are many possible causes. Some of which include the following :

Placental problems : The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to the unborn child. Any interruption to this process can result in death of the baby. Some placenta issues include placental abruption . Blood clots , inflammation and problems with the blood vessels in the placenta can also cause this condition .

Pregnancy complications : Pregnancy complications can also result in this condition. They include the following :

• overdue pregnancy
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• lupus
• obesity
• preeclampsia
• preterm labor
• preterm premature rapture of the membrane
• trauma and injuries
• thrombophilias
• thyroid disorders

Conditions in the baby : These include :

• birth defects or genetic conditions
• not getting enough oxygen during labor and delivery
• Rh disease

Infections in the mother, baby and placenta : Some infections may be asymptomatic until they result in a pregnancy complication or death of unborn child. These include :

• cytomegalovirus
• fifth disease
• genital and urinary tract infection
• toxoplasmosis
• listeriosis
• syphilis

However you have to know that the causes of many stillbirths still remain unknown.

 
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