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Stillborn

usgb/ˈstɪlbɔːrn/Volume
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Sensitive SubjectPlay
The term is emotionally charged; handle discussions respectfully due to the sensitive nature of infant loss. SlidePlease be delicate when discussing the stillborn crisis in communities.
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Medical ContextPlay
Primarily used in medical or formal discussions about pregnancy and childbirth complications. SlideThe nurse reported the case as stillborn to the medical board.
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Not a MiscarriagePlay
Clearly differentiate stillborn from miscarriage, which occurs before 24 weeks of pregnancy. SlideThe doctor explained the difference between a miscarriage and a stillborn outcome.