Table 1 Classification system for causes of stillbirth and neonatal death

Early or late

Intrapartum/fresh stillbirth

Preterm or term

1. Congenital anomalies

1. Congenital anomalies

2. Accident or external condition

2. Accident or external condition

3. Associated with obstetric complications

3. Asphyxia

4. Prematurity

3a. Asphyxia associated with obstetric complications

5. Multiple pregnancy

4. Prematurity

6. Other

5. Severe infection

7. Unclassifiable

5a. Neonatal tetanus

6. Other

7. Unclassifiable