Stillborn child is defined by: (A) >=20 wks, (B) >= 24 wks, (C) >=28 wks, (D) >= 32 wks
Answer is C. The definition recommended by WHO is a baby born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks&; gestation. The major causes of stillbih include: childbih complications post-term pregnancy maternal infections in pregnancy (malaria, syphilis and HIV) maternal disorders (especially hypeension, obesity and diabetes) fetal growth restriction congenital abnormalities. Reference: GHAI. Essential paediatrics , 8 th edition