Intracranial hemorrhage Abnormal fetal central nervous system morphology Fetal intracranial hemorrhage 2022-04-10T11:12:07Z Fetal intracranial hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel within or adjacent to the brain ruptures or leaks, resulting in bleeding into the brain or surrounding area. Fetal intracranial hemorrhage can result in disruption of blood flow to the developing brain (ischemia). Addditionally, accumulation of blood can compress brain tissue. Abnormal bleeding inside the skull (cranium) of a fetus.