Stillbirth

Stillbirth is when pregnancy ends without a live birth due to natural causes, including pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion. Some pregnancies do not result in a live birth.

Effects

Pregnancy loss is often emotionally devastating to the parents, particularly the mother. The stillbirth of an infant near or at term may be even more difficult to bear than early miscarriage. Parents who have lost a child to stillbirth may experience rage, depression, isolation, marital difficulties, and trouble resuming normal life.

Related Topics:
Parent - Mother - Depression

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