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Stillbirth
A stillbirth is a condition in which fetal death occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Most cases are due to unknown causes, but some possible causes include bacterial infection, genetic defects, recreational drug use by the mother, physical trauma, and umbilical cord accidents.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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A 47-year old asked:
What are the tests for stillbirth?
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How do couples cope with a stillbirth?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Stillbirth?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can a woman have more than one stillbirth? Scared to try again.
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it wise to wait a year before trying again if you have a stillbirth?
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A female asked:
I had used strone200 at third trimestress.i had stillbirth.does it affect my baby.please reply?
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A 30-year old asked:
Does camomile tea cause stillbirth?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is having anxiety normal after a stillbirth?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is there chance to concive boy after stillbirth boy?
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A 29-year old female asked:
1stpregnancy lost due to stillbirth 2ndpregnancy successful but was high risk due to previous stillbirth. 3rdpregnancy am i still considered high risk?
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A 21-year old asked:
Can leishmaniasis cause stillbirths?
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A 36-year old asked:
How often does toxoplasma cause stillbirth?
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A 30-year old asked:
Are there ways to prevent the symptoms of stillbirth?
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A 30-year old asked:
How long do you stay in the hospital after a stillbirth happens?
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A 39-year old asked:
Just can't seem to let go off the past and move on after stillbirth. Should I try to get pregnant like they say?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I delivered a stillbirth girl at 24 weeks and want try again. What testing or such is recommended before doing so?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I had a stillbirth at full term...In your field how often does this happen and what are the chances of it repeating? No cause was found.
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A 26-year old female asked:
I had a stillbirth last week. I didn't know the cause. There is no medication I am currently taking, what should I do to prevent this from happening again in future.
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A 34-year old female asked:
How common is a stillbirth in a healthy pregnancy?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the difference between a miscarriage and a stillbirth?
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A 29-year old asked:
How long should I wait after stillbirth before trying to conceive?
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A 25-year old asked:
I have syphilis and I am pregnant. Am I susceptible for having a stillbirth?
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A 45-year old asked:
If you have a stillbirth are you automatically referred to a genetic counselor?
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A 24-year old female asked:
After a stillbirth, i got my first period after 5 weeks.But it last only5 days.My second period also last for 4 day.Why is this happening?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I have preeclampsia 2011 im fat that year my baby is stillbirth 6 months and i was planning to have a baby next 2014 will it happen again?
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A 25-year old female asked:
There R multiple causes of stillbirth, cord knot, infection, IUGR etc, but in those with unknown causes, is there a theory on what might be thecause?
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A 20-year old female asked:
After my stillbirth at 34 weeks how soon can I try again for another baby? I really don't want to wait a year. Will this happen again if I get preggo
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A 38-year old female asked:
I recently Had an unexplained stillbirth at 37 weeks.I had a live birth 3 years ago.what kind of test would you recommend to do to further investigate?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I got 1st period june 28 after stillbirth.I didn't sex with my spouse.Can start for ttc yet 2nd period is not come till nw.If no, when can start for ttc?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Why does Gestational Diabetes increase the risk of stillbirth?
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