Threatened Preterm Birth and Time of Subsequent Delivery; Prediction Model Based on Biomarkers and Maternal/Obstetrical Characteristics

Preterm birth is the main cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity and despite a lot of effort the mechanisms leading to preterm birth are poorly understood. In threatened preterm birth it is difficult to identify the true high risk cases ultimately leading to preterm birth. These women are often overtreated.

In this study blood samples are taken from women with threatened preterm birth and from women with normal pregnancies before and during labor.

Differences in clinical characteristics and immunological markers between the groups are studied in order to design a prediction model for preterm birth.