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stillbirth due to underdeveloped villi?From: candice (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 28 Aug 1999 12:43:09 -0500 (CDT)
We've recently had the autopsy results from the hospital (UK) and are somewhat bewildered. Apparently both myself and my stillborn daughter were healthy. No sign of infection, no antibodies, no chromosomal problem, no organ defect, blood checked okay, and Erin was a good enough weight (6lb 3oz - length 20 1/2 in). I had a great pregnancy that lasted 39 weeks 3 days at which time her heartbeat stopped. The only thing that now in retrospect can be pinpointed is that my haemoglobin levels went up during the first trimester when they should have come down (12.3 - 12.7) which suggests to my doctor that my body was not adjusting as it should have done (the only supplements that I had been taking from week 6 of the pregnancy were folic acid and Sanatogen's Pronatal supplement). The stillbirth was summarised as occurring due to 'acute intrauterine distress' with evidence of underdeveloped villi. Obviously, I'm very very apprehensive about the next time. This was my first pregnancy and I am struggling to come to terms with the doctor's answer that my body simply did not adjust enough. I would appreciate any insight into this diagnosis - how does it occur? is there anything I should be taking or doing for the next pregnancy?
-- candice
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