The continuing dilemma of stillbirth

Decision influences and aftermath: parents, stillbirth and autopsy

“…and an autopsy offers the best chance to explain why a death occurred 10,11 . 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 …”