This document discusses fetal death, including common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, maternal complications, and counseling patients. Fetal death occurring between 20 weeks of gestation and delivery is termed intra-uterine fetal death. Common causes include hypertensive disorders, diabetes, infections, cord accidents, and genetic anomalies. Diagnosis is made when ultrasound shows no fetal heart tone or movement. This can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation in the mother. Patients experiencing fetal death should be counseled and delivered to prevent complications.