Essential diagnostic workup of stillbirths

Flenady, Vicki; Silver, RobertM; Incerpi, Marc H.; Fretts, RuthC; Pattinson, Robert Clive; Erwich, Jan Jaap H. M.; Korteweg, Fleurisca J.; Frøen, FrederikJ; Khong, YeeT

doi:10.3109/9781841847191.007

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“…However some stillbirths remain unexplained even after autopsy, though these may be reduced to less than one in seven 10,12 . Autopsies can provide information that helps with planning and managing future pregnancies, 13 can change diagnoses, 14 and may help with grief 15 or reassure parents that they were not to blame 16 …”

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Decision influences and aftermath: parents, stillbirth and autopsy

Horey

Flenady

Conway

et al. 2012

Health Expectations

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Decision influences and aftermath: parents, stillbirth and autopsy

Horey

Flenady

Conway

et al. 2012

Health Expectations

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“…Studies suggest that a structured approach finds a presumptive cause of death in 91% of cases . A selective approach based on presenting clinical scenario, endemic conditions and available resources was presented ; however, the evidence underpinning this approach or that of a more comprehensive unselected approach is limited and further research is urgently needed.…”

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“…Inadequate data collection and investigation at the time of birth limits the value of classification which aims to identify priority areas for prevention. A minimum dataset and essential investigations as a standard for all settings have been proposed . As a large proportion of stillbirths occur in settings where the mother has not received antenatal care and gives birth at home without a skilled attendant, verbal autopsy offers a potential source of helpful data .…”

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Sharing experiences to improve bereavement support and clinical care after stillbirth: report of the 7th annual meeting of the international stillbirth alliance

Heazell

Leisher

Cregan

et al. 2012

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

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Stillbirth remains a global health challenge which is greatly affected by social and economic inequality, particularly the availability and quality of maternity care. The International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) exists to raise awareness of stillbirth and to promote global collaboration in the prevention of stillbirth and provision of appropriate care for parents whose baby is stillborn. The focus of this ISA conference was to share experiences to improve bereavement support and clinical care. These issues, relevant throughout the globe, are not discrete but closely interrelated, with both similarities and differences depending on the specific country and cultural context. Counting stillbirths and understanding the causes of stillbirth are essential not only for providing optimal care and support to parents whose babies die, but also for reducing the future burden of stillbirth. This summary highlights novel work from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, parents and peer support organizations that was presented at the ISA meeting. It covers topics including the bereavement process, peer support for parents, support and training for staff, evidence for clinical care, and the need for accurate data on stillbirths and perinatal audits. Representatives from the maternity services of the region presented their outcome data and shared their experiences of clinical and bereavement care. Data and developments in practice within stillbirth and bereavement care must be widely disseminated and acted upon by those responsible for maternity care provision, both to prevent stillbirths and to provide high-quality care when they do occur.

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Interventions for investigating and identifying the causes of stillbirth

Wojcieszek

Shepherd

Middleton

et al. 2017

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:To assess the effect of different tests, protocols or guidelines for investigating and identifying the causes of stillbirth on outcomes for parents, including psychosocial outcomes, on rates of diagnosis of the causes of stillbirth, and on costs. Interventions for investigating and identifying the causes of stillbirth (Protocol)

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Essential diagnostic workup of stillbirths

Cited by 4 publications

References 85 publications

Decision influences and aftermath: parents, stillbirth and autopsy

Decision influences and aftermath: parents, stillbirth and autopsy

Sharing experiences to improve bereavement support and clinical care after stillbirth: report of the 7th annual meeting of the international stillbirth alliance

Interventions for investigating and identifying the causes of stillbirth

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