gynecology and obstetrics
Stillbirth
Etiology of Stillbirth
Fetal death during late pregnancy may have maternal, placental, or fetal anatomic or genetic causes (see table Common Causes of Stillbirth ). If a fetus dies during late pregnancy or near term but remains in the uterus for weeks, consumptive coagulopathy or even Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) (DIC) may occur. 