Outcomes and predictive tests from a dedicated specialist clinic for women at high risk of preterm labour: A ten year audit.

Kelly HughesShirlene SimAlina RomanKasia MichalakStefan Charles KanePenelope Sheehan

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2017)

The adjusted preterm birth rate at the Royal Women's Hospital's Preterm Labour Clinic has decreased significantly over the decade studied. Positive fetal fibronectin at 26 weeks and elevated serum alkaline phosphatase are independent predictors of preterm birth.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
low birth weight
polycystic ovary syndrome
primary care
pregnancy outcomes
palliative care
healthcare
cervical cancer screening
emergency department
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
acute care
solid state