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" Many stillbirths could be prevented if doctors were able to spot restricted foetal growth, in which babies fail to reach their expected size in the womb, researchers have said. A ten-year study by the NHS&amp;#039;s Perinatal Institute is set to reveal that the condition is a key factor in many stillbirths and that, if spotted during pregnancy, many babies could be delivered early and have an improved chance of survival. The institute&amp;#039;s study found that around 40 per cent of the 4,000 babies stillborn each year in the UK have growth problems and that some two thirds - around 1,000 stillbirths - could be prevented if the danger signs were spotted. The level of stillbirths in Britain has remained roughly the same for a decade and is among the worst in Europe. Professor Jason Gardosi, director of the Perinatal Institute, said that the researchers are &amp;#039;excited&amp;#039; by the findings. &amp;#039;If we can recognise that babies are not growing as they should then they can be further investigated and, if necessary, delivered at the right time and in a good condition, rather than being left in the womb and at continued risk of dying,&amp;#039; he explained. The findings are due to be presented at a conference in Birmingham this week. \u00A9 Adfero Ltd "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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