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. 1985 Aug 15;152(8):975-80.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90542-3.

Weight-specific stillbirths and associated causes of death: an analysis of 765 stillbirths

I Morrison, J Olsen

Weight-specific stillbirths and associated causes of death: an analysis of 765 stillbirths

I Morrison et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

An analysis of 765 consecutive stillbirths associated with 98,927 pregnancies during a 6-year interval showed significant differences for cause of death at specific weight categories. In addition, 57% of stillbirths occurred at infant weights of greater than or equal to 1500 gm. Hypoxia accounted for 43% of all stillbirths. The implications with respect to preventability and for changes in routine prenatal care through the incorporation of the several methods of fetal assessment currently available are discussed.

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