stillbirth

[ˈstɪl.bɜːθ]

stillbirth Definition

  • 1the birth of a dead baby
  • 2the death of a baby before or during childbirth

Using stillbirth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stillbirth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The couple was devastated by the stillbirth of their first child.

  • Example

    The hospital staff did everything they could to prevent stillbirths.

stillbirth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stillbirth

  • fetal death
  • intrauterine death

Phrases with stillbirth

  • a stillbirth that occurs after 28 weeks of pregnancy

    Example

    The study found that the risk of late stillbirth was higher in women who smoked during pregnancy.

  • a stillbirth that occurs during labor or delivery

    Example

    The doctor was unable to explain the cause of the fresh stillbirth.

  • a stillbirth that occurs without any signs of labor or delivery

    Example

    The mother was unaware of the silent stillbirth until she went for a routine checkup.

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Summary: stillbirth in Brief

Stillbirth [ˈstɪl.bɜːθ] refers to the birth of a dead baby or the death of a baby before or during childbirth. It can be categorized into types such as 'late stillbirth,' which occurs after 28 weeks of pregnancy, 'fresh stillbirth,' which occurs during labor or delivery, and 'silent stillbirth,' which occurs without any signs of labor or delivery. The term is used in medical contexts to describe the loss of a baby during pregnancy or childbirth.