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Preterm Labour, Diagnosis and Management In Pregnancy (362)

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This guideline has been updated regarding the NICE guideline (NG25) Preterm labour and birth published in 2015.

Preterm labour is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. It is defined as labour at less than 37 completed weeks’ gestation. Neonates delivering before 30 weeks’ gestation are at significantly greater risk of complications of prematurity.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/07/2018

Next review date: 01/07/2022

Author(s): Janice Gibson.

Approved By: Obstetrics Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 362

References

Magnesium Sulphate to prevent cerebral palsy following preterm birth. RCOG scientific Impact Paper No 29. (2011)
Preterm labour and Birth. NICE guideline (2015)
Clinical Guideline: Preterm labour and birth – Queensland Health MN14.6-V8. R19 (2014)
Preterm labour, Tocolytic Drugs (Green-top Guideline no 1B) RCOG (2011)
Antenatal steroids to reduce neonatal morbidity (Green-top Guideline no &) RCOG (2011).