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 …

Preterm birth (PTB) remains a major obstetric healthcare problem and a significant
contributor to perinatal morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability. Over the past few …

Preterm birth (PTB) refers to the delivery of a fetus between 200/7 and 366/7 weeks'
gestation. Approximately 50% of spontaneous preterm deliveries are preceded by preterm …

Background Several factors are associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (PTB);
therefore, various interventions might have the potential to influence it. Due to the large …

Preterm birth (PTB) occurs with a prevalence ranging from less than 5% to greater than 15%
worldwide. The widespread variability is well emphasized in the United Nations/World …

Preterm birth (PTB) is a common, serious, and costly health problem affecting nearly 1 in 8
births in the United States. Burdens from PTB are especially severe for the very preterm …

Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide, but current
interventions to prevent prematurity are largely ineffective. Preterm birth is increasingly …

INTRODUCTION—Preterm birth refers to a delivery that occurs before 37 weeks of
gestation. It may or may not be preceded by preterm labor. Seventy to eighty percent of …

Preterm birth is an increasing challenge in the developed and developing world. As we
begin to understand what contributes to the likelihood of preterm birth, obstetricians and …

In brief Preterm birth is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality; however,
current therapies offer limited efficacy to delay birth and improve neonatal outcomes. This …