MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, AND PERINATAL DEATH: RISKS FACTORS -- AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

Miscarriage refers to a pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation; stillbirth refers to a pregnancy loss after 20 weeks of gestation; and perinatal death includes pregnancy loss after 20 weeks of gestation, and neonatal death in the first 28 days after delivery. Although miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal death may occur in the absence of identifiable risk factors, numerous fetal, maternal, and environmental factors have been linked with increased risk of these adverse pregnancy outcomes. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of risk factors for miscarriage, stillbirth, and perinatal death, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.