For the first time in California (USA) has proven to be a case of stillborn fetus by the mother during pregnancy gingivitis. Before that, the gum disease in pregnant women is not special attention. It is thought that maternal gingivitis can lead to premature birth or low birth weight.

The study also showed that the main cause of death is the bacteria that cause gum disease in the mother went into the child's blood. The doctor found blood in the child like the bacteria found in dental plaque samples taken from the mother.

The experiment was conducted earlier showed that oral bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum can pass the placental barrier in rats.

Most likely, the same thing can happen in humans. According to the study author Yiping Han professor at Case Western University in Ohio, normal immune system can beat the bacteria, but due to the special conditions in the womb, the fetus is very vulnerable to injury. Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can survive in any place, including in the placenta, is very dependent on the parts of the immune system of the body such as the liver or spleen.

Obstetric According to experts, the results of this study is not to cause panic in pregnant women because it is a rare case. However it shows that the room prevent gingivitis is needed. And if women have bleeding that is not necessarily to the dentist is the best treatment and be cured before planning pregnancy.