STILLBIRTH – WHAT PREGNANT MOTHERS NEED TO KNOW

The fetus has died but still remains in the uterus.

• Maternal illness: hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
• Infections
• Fetal abnormalities, chromosomal abnormalities
• Placental abruption, umbilical cord entanglement

• Absence of fetal movement
• Absence of fetal heartbeat
• Vaginal bleeding, fatigue

• Safe delivery of the fetus using medication or procedure
• Monitoring for bleeding and subsequent infection

• Complete prenatal checkups
• Control of maternal medical conditions
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco

“Regular prenatal checkups – Monitoring fetal movement – Early detection of stillbirth.”