摘要：The management of preterm birth has seen major transformations in the last few decades withincreasing interest worldwide, due to the impact of preterm birth on neonatal morbidity andmortality. The prevention strategies currently available for asymptomatic women at risk of pretermbirth include progesterone, cervical cerclage and cervical pessary. Each approach has varying effectsdepending on the patient’s prior history of preterm birth, cervical length and the presence of multiplegestations. There is a shift in the focus of antenatal treatment, with the use of prenatal magnesiumsulphate and corticosteroids, to reduce neonatal intensive care admissions and longer-termdisabilities associated with preterm birth, consequently relieving emotional and economical burden.This article provides an update on the recent advances in prevention and management approachesavailable for women at risk of preterm birth.
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