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Precocious cervical ripening and preterm labor

J Bouyer, J C Dreyfus, D Collin, E Papiernik, G Winisdoerffer

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

DOI 10.1097/00006250-198602000-00014 PMID 3945433

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 > Cervical Ripening PredictionDiagnostics > Clinical Examination > Cervical AssessmentGeneral OB/GYN > Preterm Labor > Screening and Prevention
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PMID 3945433 3945433 DOI 10.1097/00006250-198602000-00014 10.1097/00006250-198602000-00014

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/physiopathology, Dilatation, Pathologic/physiopathology, Female, France, Humans, Labor Presentation, Obstetric Labor, Premature/epidemiology/physiopathology, Parity, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Risk, Uterine Contraction

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