Assessment of cervical softening and the prediction of preterm birth (STIPP): protocol for a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm birth (PTB) is among the leading causes of perinatal and childhood morbidity and mortality. Therefore, accurate identification of pregnant women at high risk of PTB is key to enable obstetric healthcare professionals to apply interventions that improve perinatal and childhood outcomes. Serial transvaginal cervical length measurement is used to screen asymptomatic pregnant women with a history of PTB and identify those at high risk for a recurrent PTB. Cervical length measurement, fetal fibronectin test or a combination of both can be used to identify women at high risk of PTB presenting with symptoms of threatened PTB. The predictive capacity of these methods can be improved. Cervical softening is a precursor of cervical shortening, effacement and dilatation an

SUBMITTER: Breuking S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668305 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature