Abstract
Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic and obstetric profile of fetal deaths of pregnant women living in a municipality in Maranhão, between 2014 and 2018. Methods: Descriptive, retrospective study with quantitative approach, based on data from the Mortality Information System. Variables related to the mother, fetus, childbirth and cause of death according to ICD-10 were considered. The data were analyzed and tabulated using Microsoft Excel software. There was no need to submit to the Research Ethics Committee due to the public nature of the data. Results: The results showed 114 fetal deaths, mostly in pregnant women aged between 20 and 29 years, 8 to 11 years of study and single pregnancy. There was a predominance of deaths in male fetuses, with gestational age between 37 and 41 weeks and birth weight of 1500 to 2499 grams. A higher frequency was observed in vaginal deliveries, in the antepartum and in hospitals. The main causes were intrauterine hypoxia, complications of the placenta, umbilical cord and membranes and other conditions originating in the perinatal period. Conclusion: This study is expected to provide useful information to support the formulation and implementation of actions aimed at preventing and reducing fetal deaths in the municipality.