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Table 6 Main Cause of Death

From: Intrapartum fetal deaths and unexpected neonatal deaths in the Republic of Ireland: 2011 – 2014; a descriptive study

Cause of Death

(n, %)

Major congenital malformation

35 (43.2)

Chorioamnionitis

18 (22.2)

APH from a placental Abruption

8 (9.9)

Intrapartum Asphyxia

8 (9.9)

Unexplained

4 (5)

Specific placental

3 (3.7)

Mechanical

2 (2.5)

APH from a placenta praevia

1 (1.2)

Cord accident

1(1.2)

Associated Obstetric factors (PPROM)

1 (1.2)

Total

81 (100)

  1. APH Antepartum haemorrhage, PPROM Preterm Prelabour rupture of membranes