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The only way to know is to have a fetal heart rate taken. If you are far along enough that you were previously feeling strong movements, and now you aren't, that is a good indicator. If you have concerns, go to a doctor ASAP as this is a medical emergency.

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Q: How do you know if your carrying a dead fetus?
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The dead fetus will start to decompose like everything else that is dead and if not removed you will get a serious infection, blood poisoning and become sterile and can even die.


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