Aug 23, 2023 · Fetal genetic problems and congenital anomalies, such as the neural tube defect anencephaly, in which most or all of the fetal brain and skull fails to develop. 2, 3; Infection in …

Jan 4, 2017 · Lack of oxygen and nutrients, which can impair fetal growth; Preterm birth; Stillbirth if placental abruption (separation of the placenta from the uterine wall) leads to heavy bleeding …

Sep 1, 2017 · Pregnancy loss occurs when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly before the 20th week. It is sometimes called early pregnancy loss, mid-trimester pregnancy loss, miscarriage, …

Aug 23, 2023 · In the United States, stillbirth refers to the death of a fetus at or after the 20th week of pregnancy. 1 The death of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy is usually called …

Mar 3, 2020 · Research shows disparities in the rates of maternal deaths in the United States, with black women and American Indian/Alaska Native women at highest risk for pregnancy …

Apr 29, 2020 · In the United States, CDC tracks pregnancy-related deaths, including deaths that WHO calls “maternal mortality.” The leading causes of pregnancy-related death in the United …

Jul 24, 2017 · Pregnancy loss may occur for many reasons, and sometimes the cause remains unknown even after additional tests are completed. Possible Causes Pregnancy loss often …

Feb 6, 2017 · One study showed that smoking doubled or even tripled the risk of stillbirth, or fetal death after 20 weeks of pregnancy. 20 Research has also found that smoking during …

Nov 14, 2018 · Although most pregnant women in developed countries survive preeclampsia, it is still a major cause of illness and death globally. 3 According to the World Health Organization, …

Jul 23, 2013 · SIDS is defined as the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained even after a thorough investigation. SIDS is the third-leading …