Recent Examples on the WebAt their initial appointment, still in September, the doctor determined via ultrasound that one of the babies had a type of birth defect called a cystic hygroma, which can increase the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth or lead to genetic conditions like Down syndrome.—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024 In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stillbirth
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