Recent Examples on the WebBleeding that occurs later in pregnancy—specifically in the second or third trimester—can also have different causes that won't result in a miscarriage or stillbirth, such as cervical irritation or even cervical changes (such as a growth or polyp on the cervix, for example).—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024 Trisomy 18 is a rare chromosomal disorder likely to cause stillbirth or the death of a baby shortly after it’s born.—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023 The number of miscarriages and stillbirths has also increased, according to doctors and aid groups.—Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Unfortunately, Ellen Ransom died following a stillbirth in 1912.—Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2024 The organism can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2023 For unvaccinated people who are pregnant, measles infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and low birth weight.—David Higgins, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024 Pregnant women are also at risk, with high lead exposure levels resulting in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and low birth weight.—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Of those cases, 231 resulted in stillbirth and 51 led to infant death.—Catherine Sweeney, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024
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