Recurrent Preterm Birth

Shali Mazaki-Tovi; Roberto Romero; Juan Pedro Kusanovic; Offer Erez; Beth L. Pineles; Francesca Gotsch; Pooja Mittal; Nandor Gabor Than; Jimmy Espinoza; Sonia S. Hassan

doi:10.1053/j.semperi.2007.04.001

Recurrent Preterm Birth

Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Roberto Romero, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Offer Erez, Beth L. Pineles, Francesca Gotsch, Pooja Mittal, Nandor Gabor Than, Jimmy Espinoza, Sonia S. Hassan

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Abstract

Recurrent preterm birth is frequently defined as two or more deliveries before 37 completed weeks of gestation. The recurrence rate varies as a function of the antecedent for preterm birth: spontaneous versus indicated. Spontaneous preterm birth is the result of either preterm labor with intact membranes or preterm prelabor rupture of the membranes. This article reviews the body of literature describing the risk of recurrence of spontaneous and indicated preterm birth. Also discussed are the factors which modify the risk for recurrent spontaneous preterm birth (a short sonographic cervical length and a positive cervicovaginal fetal fibronectin test). Patients with a history of an indicated preterm birth are at risk not only for recurrence of this subtype, but also for spontaneous preterm birth. Individuals of black origin have a higher rate of recurrent preterm birth.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	142-158
Number of pages	17
Journal	Seminars in Perinatology
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semperi.2007.04.001
State	Published - 1 Jun 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

indicated preterm birth
parturition
recurrent preterm birth
rupture of membranes
spontaneous preterm birth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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