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Stillbirth

What Happens to a Baby After a Stillbirth?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lisa Sefcik

Stillbirth is the death and delivery of a developing baby that takes place after the 20th week of pregnancy. After fetal death has occurred, the baby must still come out of the womb. After the delivery of your stillborn child, difficult decisions face you even as you cope with your grief.

Lisa Sefcik has been writing professionally since 1987. Her subject matter includes pet care, travel, consumer reviews, classical music and entertainment. She's worked as a policy analyst, news reporter and freelance writer/columnist for Cox Publications and numerous national print publications. Sefcik holds a paralegal certification as well as degrees in journalism and piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin.