ABSTRACT
Placental insufficiency contributes to fetal growth restriction, which is identified in 40–60 percent of stillbirths. Some of the factors involved in fetal loss have a clear causal link, such as an abruption or a cord event, whilst others may have a contributory role, example obesity. Some losses may be associated with multiple aetiologies, example a fetal loss could be directly linked to an abruption, but the woman may have risk factors such as Antiphospholipid Syndrome and preeclampsia. Many women with a history of pregnancy loss have increased risks for future pregnancy loss and other obstetric complications. Many parents will have questions about their possible future pregnancies in terms of timing, risks, and care during pregnancy and chances of having a healthy baby. For couples planning another pregnancy following intrauterine fetal deaths, the timing of the pregnancy and the likelihood of recurrence of pregnancy loss are important concerns.
