Causes of a Stillbirth

If the baby dies after the 20th week of pregnancy, the condition is called a stillbirth. This could occur even in a very healthy pregnancy.

So it is necessary to monitor your baby's growth and health at every stage. Visit your doctor for regular check ups and don't over exert yourself.

The chances of stillbirth being hereditary or genetic are rare. However, if you have a genetic disorder, it might affect your baby.

Other possible causes include any history of medical conditions like:

• Chronic hypertension
• Diabetes
• Renal problems
• Anaemia

How Can You Tell?

The most evident way to understand if something is wrong is to observe your baby's movements. If the movements have slowed down suddenly or you don't feel any movement at all, contact your gynaecologist.

The doctor will take an ultrasound to see if there is any problem. Moving On You may be going through mood swings to the extent of becoming violent. You may also feel like it is your fault. But don't blame yourself.