United States Fetal Death Statistics
Infant Mortality Rates by Cause in the United States (2011)
Stillbirth is the leading cause for infant mortality in the United States. More children die from stillbirth than a combination of multiple leading causes for infant mortality including childhood cancers, SIDS, accidents, and congenital defects.
-National Vital Statisitcs Reports Vol. 61. No. 6 October 10, 2012
-National Vital Statisitcs Reports Vol. 61. No. 6 October 10, 2012
Number of Stillbirths in the United States by Gestational Age (2012)
Most stillbirths occured between 20-27 weeks gestational age in 2012. A pregnancy is considered full term at 39 weeks according to ACOG.
ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/fetaldeath/2012FetalUserGuide.pdf
ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/fetaldeath/2012FetalUserGuide.pdf
Number of Stillbirths in the United States by Weight in Grams (2012)
Most stillborns were less then 500 grams when born. A 6 pound baby weighs 2722 grams.
ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/fetaldeath/2012FetalUserGuide.pdf
ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Dataset_Documentation/DVS/fetaldeath/2012FetalUserGuide.pdf
