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Restricted embryo growth 'predicts miscarriage risk'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16441820The growth of an embryo during the early stages of pregnancy is linked to its risk of miscarriage, says a University of Nottingham study.
Scientists found that 78% of single-baby pregnancies which ended in miscarriage were in the smallest 5% of embryos.
Researchers measured the length of more than 500 single and twin embryos during the first trimester.
An expert said the study added to our knowledge of miscarriage risk.