References for Abortion

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Oct 19, 2012
Last Updated on Mar 17, 2020

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The term stillbirth is used when fetal death occurs after twenty weeks of pregnancy. A change in fetal movement could provide indications of fetal distress or even death.

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Cervical ripening refers to the softening of the cervix which precedes the onset of labor and is necessary for cervical dilation and passage of fetus.