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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03458-x |