Cervical length screening among low-risk women; relationship of body mass index on cervical length and risk of preterm birth

Cervical length screening among low-risk women; relationship of body mass index on cervical length and risk of preterm birth

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) contributes to nearly 11% of all deliveries in the world. The majority of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) remains unexplained. Risk factors include abnormal body mass index (BMI), short cervical length, comorbidities and many more. However, there is limited s...

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Main Authors: Nurul Iftida Basri, Rima Anggrena Dasrilsyah, Amilia Afzan Mohd Jamil, Charmaine Sook Yee Leong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Cervical length
Body mass index
Preterm birth
Premature delivery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06552-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06552-6

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