After 28 weeks of pregnancy, a woman gives birth to a newborn with no heart beat or respiration (nor any sign of life) upon delivery. What is the term applied to this type of birth?

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Stillbirth
A stillbirth occurs when a fetus dies in the uterus or during labor (after 20 weeks of pregnancy). Causes of stillbirth include:
1. Birth asphyxia and trauma
2. Abruptio placenta
3. Preeclampsia
4. Fetal complications and chromosomal abnormalities
5. Infection

After 28 Weeks of Pregnancy, a Woman Gives Birth to a Newborn