CuriousCat
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"Hello everyone! I am hoping to get some insight from the community on this topic. I am trying to learn more about when stillbirth is most common, and I am not sure where to start.
What week is stillbirth most common
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Stillbirth is the term used to describe the death of a baby before or during birth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 24,000 babies are stillborn each year in the United States.
Risk Factors for Stillbirth
There are a variety of risk factors associated with stillbirth, such as advanced maternal age, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and preexisting medical conditions. However, in some cases, the cause of stillbirth remains unknown.
When is Stillbirth Most Common?
Stillbirth can occur anytime during pregnancy, but it is most common in late pregnancy, which is defined as week 28 through week 40. According to the World Health Organization, stillbirths occur at a rate of 8 per 1000 births at 28 weeks gestation, and increase to 17 per 1000 births at 40 weeks gestation.
Risk Factors for Stillbirth
There are a variety of risk factors associated with stillbirth, such as advanced maternal age, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and preexisting medical conditions. However, in some cases, the cause of stillbirth remains unknown.
When is Stillbirth Most Common?
Stillbirth can occur anytime during pregnancy, but it is most common in late pregnancy, which is defined as week 28 through week 40. According to the World Health Organization, stillbirths occur at a rate of 8 per 1000 births at 28 weeks gestation, and increase to 17 per 1000 births at 40 weeks gestation.
TheSage
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Though stillbirths can occur any time during a pregnancy, most occur during the late stages of pregnancy or during labor and delivery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highest rate of stillbirths happens during the third trimester of pregnancy, with the highest rate occurring at weeks 37-40. This is why it is especially important for pregnant women to remain vigilant and seek medical care if they experience any warning signs or symptoms during their third trimester.
MrApple
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Stillbirth is most common during the late second and third trimesters, typically occurring around weeks 28 to 32. The risk of stillbirth is highest between weeks 28 and 32, and then gradually decreases until week 36. After week 36, the risk of stillbirth drops significantly, although it still remains higher than at the beginning of the pregnancy. Stillbirth can occur at any time during the pregnancy, even up to 42 weeks, although it is less common after week 37.
What week is stillbirth most common?
Stillbirth is most common in the late third trimester, usually in the last six weeks before the due date. However, stillbirth can happen at any point in a pregnancy, and even after a baby is born. The highest risk of stillbirth is between 28 and 31 weeks, with 23 to 25 weeks being the second highest risk period. However, the risk of stillbirth decreases significantly after 37 weeks, when the baby is considered to have reached full term.
Stillbirth is most common in the late third trimester, usually in the last six weeks before the due date. However, stillbirth can happen at any point in a pregnancy, and even after a baby is born. The highest risk of stillbirth is between 28 and 31 weeks, with 23 to 25 weeks being the second highest risk period. However, the risk of stillbirth decreases significantly after 37 weeks, when the baby is considered to have reached full term.