Women who have delivered an infant between 16 and 36 weeks' gestation have an
increased risk of preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. The risk increases with more than …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to estimate which strategy is the most cost-
effective for the prevention of preterm birth and associated morbidity. STUDY DESIGN: We …

Complications that can cause an acute interruption in the delivery of oxygen to the fetus,
such as placental abruption, a tight or prolapsed nuchal cord, maternal shock, or a large …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate whether 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-
OHP) reduces preterm birth (PTB) in nulliparous women with a midtrimester cervical length …

Resumen GARCIA BANOS, Luis Gustavo. Factores de riesgo asociados al bajo peso al
nacer. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [online]. 2012, vol. 38, n. 2, pp. 238-245. ISSN 0864 …

Background Low plasma folate concentrations in pregnancy are associated with preterm
birth. Here we show an association between preconceptional folate supplementation and …

Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation. Globally, 15 million
infants are born prematurely, putting these children at an increased risk of mortality and …

ABSTRACT A coordinated sequence of events must occur in order to establish and
successfully maintain a healthy pregnancy. Synchrony between the development of the …

Objective To develop a model for prediction of spontaneous delivery before 34 weeks based
on maternal factors, placental perfusion and function at 11–13 weeks' gestation. Methods …

The process and timing of human parturition involves a complex hormonal dialogue
between maternal and fetal systems that transforms the uterine muscle into the laboring …