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Prematurity (Preterm Birth)

Management of preterm labour and care of premature infants.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ObstetricsPaediatricsNeonatology

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG25]: Preterm labour and birth
National
RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 73: Care of Women Presenting with Suspected Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
National
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 171: Management of Preterm Labor
Local
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 234: Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth
Local
ACOG Practice Bulletin No.142: Cerclage for the Management of Cervical Insufficiency
Local
NICE Clinical Guideline 129: The management of twin and triplet pregnancies in the antenatal period
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key signs and symptoms of preterm labour that I should assess in a pregnant patient?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How should I manage a patient presenting with preterm labour at 32 weeks gestation?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the recommended interventions for improving outcomes in infants born preterm?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with preterm labour to a specialist unit?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What follow-up care is necessary for infants discharged from the neonatal unit after preterm birth?Updated: 8/22/2025
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