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Precocious cervical ripening and preterm labor

Papiernik E et al., 1986

Obstetrics and gynecology, 67(2), 238-242

DOI 10.1097/00006250-198602000-00014 PMID 3945433 Source

Abstract

A group of 8303 women was studied to determine the timing of cervical ripening. It was confirmed that these signs of cervical change can be observed several weeks before preterm births. The precocious signs of external ripening can be recognized during a vaginal examination and may be useful in predicting preterm labor.

Topics

Pregnancy > Preterm Birth > Risk FactorsGeneral OB/GYN > Clinical Practice > Quality
cervical ripening preterm labor prediction, early cervical changes preterm birth, cervical exam preterm labor risk, cervical effacement premature delivery, precocious cervical dilation, cervical assessment preterm labor, vaginal exam predicting preterm birth, cervical ripening weeks before delivery, cervical length preterm labor, physical exam preterm birth screening

Cite this article

Papiernik, E., Bouyer, J., Collin, D., Winisdoerffer, G., & Dreyfus, J. (1986). Precocious cervical ripening and preterm labor. *Obstetrics and gynecology*, *67*(2), 238-242. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006250-198602000-00014

Keywords

Cervix Uteri, Dilatation, Pathologic, Female, France, Humans, Labor Presentation, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Parity, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Risk, Uterine Contraction

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