Preterm Labor

Question 1

Preterm birth

Answer 1

-20-37 weeks (24-37 weeks according to head of dept)

“internationally, the lower boundary defining preterm birth varies between 20 and 24 weeks.”

Question 2

Prevention of preterm birth (prophylaxis)

Answer 2

• 17 OH progesterone caproate: 250 mg IM

- Vaginal progesterone supplementation: 200 mg daily

Question 3

Women with short cervix

Answer 3

-Between 10 and 20 mm