Pre-term birth (PTB), defined as delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation, accounts for approximately 70% of neonatal deaths and is a major cause of neonatal morbidity including respiratory ...

Preterm delivery, defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, is divided into two major subgroups: (i) iatrogenic preterm delivery and (ii) spontaneous preterm delivery 1,2. The latter form of ...

Cervical fluid samples gathered during routine Papanicolaou (Pap) tests are the basis of a new screening test for endometrial and ovarian cancers. Cervical fluid samples gathered during routine ...

The cervix changes in early pregnancy and throughout the menstrual cycle. Here's how to check your cervix for pregnancy. Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Checking your cervix can help you ...