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This study is a cohort study where the fetal autopsies were performed in the Department of Pathology at Turku University Hospital, Finland, 2001\u20132011. Stillbirths from singleton pregnancies at the gestational age of\u2009\u2265\u200924\u2009+\u20090 weeks (if unknown, gestational weight\u2009\u2265\u2009500\u2009g) (n\u2009=\u200998) were selected. In addition, stillbirths from multiple gestations (n\u2009=\u20096) were also analyzed. The causes of stillbirths were classified according to the Relevant Condition at Death classification system. Maternal risk factors and the role of fetal gestational age and weight for the causes of stillbirth were assessed. The most common causes of singleton stillbirth were lethal congenital anomalies, placental insufficiencies, and constricting loops and knots of the umbilical cord. The cause of singleton stillbirth could be determined for 78% of the cases, leaving 22% unclassified. 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