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If a fetus dies in the womb would you know it? can it stay in there w no action or will your body know something is wrong and expell it?
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Both: Can happen. Usually the fetus will be expelled. This is a spontaneous abortion. If there is a delay, then this called a missed abortion. The second type may require a d and c.
Answered 1/20/2016
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