23-01-2016, 04:18 PM
Definition
Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD)
Fetal death at any time after 20 weeks of gestation and/or weight of > 500 grams.
Incidence
Approximately 1% of pregnancies
Accounting for almost one-half of cases of perinatal mortality .
Etiology
Unknown in 50%
Chromosomal abnormalities, genetic disorder
Maternal condition
Chronic hypertension
GDM
Pre-eclampsia
Metabolic diseases
Viral or bacterial infection
Endocrine disorder
Cervical incontinence
Uterine abnormalities