RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 Effective Prevention of Preterm Birth
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 7
SP 8
OP 9
DO 10.1177/155989771407003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/7/8.abstract
AB Although many studies have shown a lack of effective strategies for the primary and secondary prevention of spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD), there are several strategies that are effective. SPTD encompasses preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes, which account for about 70% of all preterm deliveries. This article discusses the data behind several strategies that are effective in the prevention of preterm birth.