Intrauterine fetal demise HY

1. Intrauterine fetal demise Definition Fetal death at ≥ 20 weeks Diagnosis Absence of fetal cardiac activity on ultrasound Management 20-23 weeks • Dilation & evacuation OR • Vaginal delivery* ≥24 weeks • Vaginal delivery* Complication Coagulopathy after several weeks of fetal retention *Cesarean delivery by maternal choice if history of prior classical cesarean/myomectomy.