What causes fetal death?

Answer 1

So many things. Sometimes it is because there is a chromosomal abnormaity in the baby.there may be too many chromosomes, or too few. if the abnormailty id not sever the baby may be born with Down syndome, Turner syndrome, or a number of other syndromes. An infection in the mother may cause fetal death, particulalry if accompanied by a high temperature. Undiagnosed/untreated Diabetes may also be a cause. High blood pressure in the mother may also be a cause. See the weblink for more infromation.

Answer 2

A stillbirth occurs when a fetus has diedin the uterus (mother's womb).

Problems with the placenta: The placenta is tissue inside the uterus. It gives the fetus oxygen and nutrients. The placenta can separate from the wall of the uterus. This is called placental abruption. Another problem that may occur is that the placenta does not grow normally. These problems can prevent the fetus from getting the oxygen and nutrients it needs to live.

Genetic diseases: Abnormal genes in a fetus can cause stillbirth.

Infection: Stillbirth can be caused by infection in the mother, the fetus, or the placenta. Infection can occur when bacteria travel from the vagina up to the uterus. Infections that may cause stillbirth include E. coli, rubella, chickenpox, parvovirus, and syphilis.

Problems with the umbilical cord: This cord connects the fetus with the placenta. The cord can become knotted, tangled, or wrapped around the neck of the fetus. Umbilical cord problems can prevent oxygen and nutrients from reaching the fetus, causing stillbirth.

Fetomaternal hemorrhage: During pregnancy, a small amount of blood may go from the fetus to the mother's bloodstream. In some cases, the fetus loses too much blood. This may occur with placental abruption. It may also occur with trauma to the mother's abdomen, such as being hit in the stomach. Fetal blood loss can cause fetal anemia (lack of red blood cells). Anemia can cause lack of oxygen, blood clotting problems, and stillbirth.

Answer 3

Sometimes the baby is very sick or has chromosomal abnormalities. It can also happen if the mother has an infection or other type of illness. Sometimes there are cord accidents- so sad. If the cord is too long the baby has a greater risk of getting tangled up potentially cutting off oxygen and bloodflow ultimately ending in the demise of the fetus.

Answer 4

if baby is injured inside you ands it suffers severe bleeding, it could die inside you

Answer 5

It starts to decompose. It either comes out by itself or you need help from a doctor to get it out.

Answer 6

Loss of blood is one reason.