What are some causes of infant death at the moment of giving birth ?
2007-07-10 06:19:00 · 6 answers · asked by Adriana 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A placents abruption due to a conditon such as vasa previa.
2007-07-10 06:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the CDC the number one cause of infant mortality at birth is congential abnormalities, and low birth weight is number 2
2007-07-10 08:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most often, it is because the cord gets wrapped around the neck. Doctors are VERY sensitive to this possibility, though, and are on the constant lookout for it.
2007-07-10 06:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by hobbesjohnson 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Shoulder dystocia, although fatality is rare, the cord can become compressed, therefore time is very crucial in getting baby out.
2007-07-10 06:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loss of oxygen, extreme prematurity.
2007-07-10 06:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kelsey H 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
choromosmal abnormalities
2007-07-10 06:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by I love me! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋