Evaluating Placental Health and Fetal Autopsy in Stillbirth Cases

Stillbirth is one of the most devastating adverse pregnancy outcomes, occurring in 1 in 160 deliveries in the United States. In March 2020, the ACOG released OCC #10, "Management of Stillbirth". Now, formally released July 2025, the SMFM has an updated checklist for stillbirth care, published in the journal Pregnancy. In this episode, we will highlight some nuances in this list. Listen in for details.

1. ​ SMFM Special Statement (July 2025): Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklists for management of pregnancies complicated by stillbirth.
2. ​ ACOG OCC 10; March 2020