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Management of Antepartum Fetal Death

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The death of a fetus in utero is a tragic event irrespective of gestation. The importance of appropriate psychological support for the parents at such a time is well recognised and has been reviewed recently [1]. This chapter will focus on the clinical management of antepartum fetal death from 20 weeks gestation with particular reference to IUGR.

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  1. Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Suite 775B, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, M5G 1X5, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    John Kingdom MD FRCS MRCP MRCOG

  2. School of Human Development, City Hospital, Nottingham University, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB, Nottingham, UK

    Philip Baker BM BS MRCOG

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Chipchase, J., Peebles, D.M. (2000). Management of Antepartum Fetal Death. In: Kingdom, J., Baker, P. (eds) Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0735-4_17

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