Table 1.
Classification of stillbirth using the ReCoDe classification system
| ReCoDe | Classification | Number of cases | Percentage of cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2.2 | Acute Infection | 13 | 4.5 |
| A5 | Feto‐maternal haemorrhage | 6 | 2.1 |
| A7 | Fetal growth restriction | 132 | 45.2 |
| B1 | Umbilical cord prolapse | 1 | 0.3 |
| B2 | Constricting loop or knot of cord | 10 | 3.4 |
| C1 | Placental abruption | 19 | 6.5 |
| C3 | Vasa praevia | 1 | 0.3 |
| C4 | Other placental Insufficiency (inc. histological evidence) | 48 | 16.4 |
| D1 | Chorioamnionitis | 6 | 2.1 |
| E1 | Uterine rupture | 1 | 0.3 |
| F1 | Diabetes | 9 | 3.1 |
| F6 | Obstetric cholestasis | 1 | 0.3 |
| G1 | Intrapartum asphyxia | 1 | 0.3 |
| I1 | No relevant condition identified | 42 | 14.4 |