Insights into fetal death—a patient resource

Evidence supports a role for placental aging in the etiology of the majority of fetal deaths. This knowledge may reduce maternal feelings of guilt following fetal death that frequently exacerbates the distress caused by grief. The accompanying video may be a useful resource for women who have experi...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2022-06, Vol.226 (6), p.761-763
Main Authors: Smith, Roger, Dedman, Lee, Sultana, Zakia, Banney, David, Maiti, Kaushik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aging
autophagy
mammalian target of rapamycin complex
messenger RNA translation
mitochondria
progeria
soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1
soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1
telomeres
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Summary:Evidence supports a role for placental aging in the etiology of the majority of fetal deaths. This knowledge may reduce maternal feelings of guilt following fetal death that frequently exacerbates the distress caused by grief. The accompanying video may be a useful resource for women who have experienced a fetal death.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2022.02.029