A miscarriage at this stage is called a stillbirth. The fetus continues to grow and gain an increased amount of fat. Birth is a multi-stage process. The fetus leaves the woman's body, comes into the world, breathes for the first time, uses new senses and organs, and exists independent of its mother. When a baby is born its voice is heard, and within hours of being born there is a necessity to communicate.
Birth marks a critical point for both infant and mother.
Birth is the moment of social membership into the family, community, culture, and, ultimately, history.