Unexplained (30-40%) Multiple pregnancies (20-30%) Congenital abnormalities Antepartum haemorrhage Pre-eclampsia Cervical incompetence Diabetes mellitus Polyhydramnios Uterine abnormalities Infections e.g. Pyelonephritis

Preterm Birth Flashcards by Stephen Wellington

What is preterm birth defined as?

Birth before 37 weeks

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What % of pregnancies does it occur in?

5-10%

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What can cause it?

Unexplained (30-40%)
Multiple pregnancies (20-30%)
Congenital abnormalities
Antepartum haemorrhage
Pre-eclampsia
Cervical incompetence
Diabetes mellitus
Polyhydramnios
Uterine abnormalities
Infections e.g. Pyelonephritis

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Preterm Birth Flashcards

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