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.
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.
