A second gravida is (at 35 weeks of pregnancy) has experienced no fetal movement for two days. Which of the following is a probable diagnosis?

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Intrauterine death
Interruption of pregnancy with death of the fetus beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy is termed intrauterine fetal death (or stillbirth). The management of intrauterine death includes:
1. Maternal reassurance and psychological support
2. Continued monitoring of the patient
3. Controlled infusion of heparin if necessary
4. Patient can return to the home environment

A Second Gravida Is (At 35 Weeks of Pregnancy) Has