The global epidemiology of preterm birth

JP Vogel, S Chawanpaiboon, AB Moller… - Best Practice & …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice
related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and …

Risk factors for spontaneous preterm delivery

T Cobo, M Kacerovsky… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background There is a substantial variation in rates of preterm delivery between different
parts of the world. The understanding of these variations, as well as the biological …

Trends in risk of pregnancy loss among US women, 1990–2011

LM Rossen, KA Ahrens… - Paediatric and perinatal …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Pregnancy loss can have physical and psychological consequences for women
and their families. Though a previous study described an increase in the risk of self‐reported …

The association between parity and spontaneous preterm birth: a population based study

B Koullali, MD Van Zijl, BM Kazemier… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity
worldwide. Many factors have been associated with preterm birth, including parity. The aim …

Trends in the incidence, rate and treatment of miscarriage—nationwide register-study in Finland, 1998–2016

R Linnakaari, N Helle, M Mentula, A Bloigu… - Human …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
STUDY QUESTION What changes have occurred in the incidence of miscarriage, its
treatment options, and the profile of the women having miscarriages in Finland between …

Prior uterine evacuation of pregnancy as independent risk factor for preterm birth: a systematic review and metaanalysis

G Saccone, L Perriera, V Berghella - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Preterm birth (PTB) is the number one cause of perinatal mortality. Prior surgery
on the cervix is associated with an increased risk of PTB. History of uterine evacuation, by …

Prevalence of intrauterine adhesions after termination of pregnancy: a systematic review

A Hooker, D Fraenk, H Brölmann… - The European Journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the most performed interventions in
women worldwide: approximately one in three women will have at least one TOP in their …

Mini-review of the new therapeutic possibilities in Asherman syndrome—Where are we after one hundred and twenty-six years?

B Doroftei, AM Dabuleanu, OD Ilie, R Maftei, E Anton… - Diagnostics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Asherman syndrome is a multifaceted condition describing the partial or complete removal
of the uterine cavity and/or cervical canal. It is a highly debatable topic because of its …

Preterm birth: a narrative review of the current evidence on nutritional and bioactive solutions for risk reduction

TM Samuel, O Sakwinska, K Makinen, GC Burdge… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Preterm birth (PTB)(< 37 weeks of gestation) is the leading cause of newborn death and a
risk factor for short and long-term adverse health outcomes. Most cases are of unknown …

Management of early pregnancy loss, with a focus on patient centered care

JM Shorter, JM Atrio, CA Schreiber - Seminars in perinatology, 2019 - Elsevier
Early pregnancy loss is the most common complication in pregnancy. Management options
for miscarriage include expectant management, medical intervention, or surgical aspiration …