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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Stillbirth remains a significant concern in perinatal medicine.
  • Identifying preventable causes is crucial for improving fetal outcomes.
  • Previous studies have explored stillbirth etiologies with varying focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of potentially preventable stillbirths in a diverse population.
  • To identify the leading causes contributing to preventable stillbirth.
  • To inform strategies for stillbirth risk reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of stillbirth cases (January 2011-December 2016) at a tertiary medical center.
  • Inclusion criteria excluded early gestations, intrapartum deaths, and incomplete workups.
  • Potentially preventable stillbirth defined by specific etiological categories (e.g., placental complications, infections).

Main Results:

  • Out of 228 eligible stillbirths, 47 (20.6%) were deemed potentially preventable.
  • Placental-mediated complications were the most frequent cause (75%), followed by infections (9%).
  • No specific maternal risk factors were identified for preventable stillbirths.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial proportion of stillbirths are potentially preventable.
  • Placental complications represent a major target for intervention.
  • Enhanced sonographic surveillance and timely delivery are recommended to mitigate risk.