Know the Causes of Infant Death in the Womb and Prevention

Pregnant women certainly hope to have a healthy pregnancy. The baby was born in the world safely. However, many conditions cause the baby to die in the womb (stillbirth at birth). Let's find the cause so that it can be prevented and monitored.

The baby dies in the womb or stillbirth is a condition where he dies in the womb after more than 28 weeks of pregnancy. In some cases, there are also babies who die during labor, but the percentage is low.

 Causes of infant death in the womb

No one knows the exact cause of infant death in the womb. However, several factors tend to increase the risk of stillbirth, including:

1. Placental disorders

Some cases of babies who die in utero are often associated with placenta that is not functioning properly. The placenta is an organ that provides nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the baby in the womb.

If this organ is disrupted, the baby's development can be hampered. This can also be a cause of death of the baby in the womb.

2. Diseases of pregnant women

Pregnant women with certain diseases, such as diabetes, which are not well controlled, increase the risk of the baby dying in the womb. In addition, if a pregnant woman suffers from uncontrolled high blood pressure, preeclampsia can occur, which can increase the risk of infant death in the womb.

3. Infection

The type of infection that most often causes babies to die in the womb is a bacterial infection. This can happen when pregnant women become infected with bacteria and don't receive proper treatment. These germs can spread from the vagina to the uterus and then infect the baby. This can cause the death of the baby in the womb.

4. Congenital abnormalities

Chromosome disorders can cause birth defects (birth defects), the body structure of babies who are not normal or have serious abnormalities. It can also increase the risk of stillbirth. Apart from chromosomal disorders, congenital anomalies can also be caused by environmental and genetic factors.

5. Baby wraps the umbilical cord

In addition to the above conditions, other factors can increase the risk of stillbirth, including the umbilical cord that wraps or twists around the baby's neck. This condition can inhibit oxygen delivery to the baby and increase the risk of stillbirth.

Efforts to prevent infant death in the womb

It is important for pregnant women to know that the baby dies in the womb in different ways, namely:
  • Adopting healthy lifestyles, such as eating healthy and balanced food that is free from cigarette smoke, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
  • Make sure pregnant women have ideal body weight before planning a pregnancy.
  • Pay attention to the baby's movements into the uterus, which usually begins to be felt between pregnancy 26 and 28. Note the frequency of the baby moving every day. Knowing the rhythm of a baby's movements can help detect if, suddenly, the baby in the womb is no longer active as usual.
  • Regularly visit an obstetrician. Tell your doctor about all complaints known to Bumil, so that he can help you and give you care and care that is safe and appropriate. 
Various causes of infant death in the womb must be detected early in pregnancy, or even when planning a pregnancy, to prevent fetal death. Therefore, do regular checks at the doctor to monitor the condition of pregnancy and the fetus.

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