dødfødt
Dødfødt, or stillbirth, refers to the birth of a baby who shows no signs of life at birth. In medical usage, the Norwegian term dødfødt is used to describe stillbirth, a loss occurring after fetal life has ceased in utero. Definitions vary by country, but most commonly a stillbirth is defined as the birth of a baby who is not breathing or showing other signs of life after a specified gestational age, typically around 20 to 28 completed weeks, or when the infant reaches a certain birth weight in some systems.
Causes of dødfødt are diverse and often multifactorial. They can involve placental problems that restrict oxygen
Diagnosis and investigation typically take place at delivery, when life signs are absent. Postmortem examinations, including
The occurrence of dødfødt has significant emotional and psychological impacts on families and communities, underscoring the