Accelerated fetal growth in early pregnancy and risk of preterm birth: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Preterm birth (occurring before 37 completed weeks of gestation) affects 15 million infants annually, 7.5% of which die due to related complications. The detection and early diagnosis are therefore paramount in order to prevent the development of prematurity and its consequences....

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Main Authors: Evangelia Elenis, Anna-Karin Wikström, Marija Simic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03458-x