Good practice recommendations on spontaneous preterm birth.

Summary

This European Association of Perinatal Medicine Good Practice Recommendation synthesises current evidence on the risk and management of spontaneous preterm birth across Europe. It reviews epidemiology, classification and aetiology, including the role of the maternal microbiome, alongside evidence-based preventive strategies, perinatal management and neonatal care. It emphasises a multicomponent approach spanning primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. It is primarily aimed at obstetric and perinatal clinicians, with relevance for neonatal teams involved in preterm birth care.

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