Episode 5: Preterm Birth (Part 3)
Welcome to part three of our exciting mini-series on Preterm Birth!
In this thrilling episode of the Uterine Sound podcast, hosts Carla, Mel, and Anne take their listeners on a captivating journey through the world of preterm birth prevention. Join them as they delve into the intricacies of this complex topic, exploring risk factors and evidence-based interventions that can help reduce the chances of preterm birth.
From modifiable risk factors like smoking and BMI to the fascinating realm of cervical length screening, the hosts share valuable insights and practical tips for predicting and preventing preterm birth. Discover how a simple ultrasound measurement can hold the key to identifying those at higher risk and how progesterone, the "superstar" hormone, can make a significant impact on reducing preterm birth rates.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! The hosts also unravel the mystery surrounding cerclage, the "stitch" that holds the cervix shut, and when it becomes a powerful tool in the fight against preterm birth.
Tune in to this captivating episode filled with evidence-based knowledge, engaging anecdotes, and intriguing revelations that every O&G enthusiast must hear. Don't miss out on the valuable pearls of wisdom that could make a life-changing difference in the world of preterm birth prevention.
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Resources
RANZCOG Statement: Measurement of Cervical Length for Prediction or Preterm birth. Current: November 2021.
QCG Preterm Labour and Birth Published June 2020
Uptodate: Short cervix before 24 weeks: Screening and management in singleton pregnancies. Lit review current through Jun 2023. Topic last updated Jun 06 2023. Accessed 22/7/23
Uptodate: Progesterone supplementation to reduce the risk of spontaneous preterm labour. Lit review current through Jun 2023. Last updated Jun 23 2023. Accessed 22/7/23
Cond-Agudelo et al. Does vaginal progesterone prevent recurrent preterm birth in women with a singleton gestation and a history of spontaneous preterm birth? Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis. AJOG 2022;227(3):440
Uptodate: Transvaginal cervical cerclage. Lit current through Jun 2023. Last updated Jun 9 2023. Accesses 23/4/23.
Uptodate: Cervical insufficiency. Lit review current through June 2023. Topic last updated Jul 10, 2023.
South Australian Perinatal Practice Guideline: Cervical length (short) and cerclage.
RCOG Greentop Guideline 75: Cervical Cerclage June 2022
