Post-cerclage cervical length (CL) was a significant predictor of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB; < 34 weeks of gestation) in women who underwent cervical cerclage, predominantly outperforming ...

Cervical cerclage with a multifilament braided suture was associated with a threefold increased risk for intrauterine death and a nearly twofold increased risk for preterm birth (PTB), according to a ...

Researchers are successfully taking a page from human medicine when it comes to treating one common cause of pregnancy loss in mares: cervical incompetence. Recently, Stefania Bucca, DVM, of the Qatar ...

What is cervical cerclage and who needs it? Learn how this simple procedure helps prevent miscarriage and preterm birth (Image: Pexels) Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth and second trimester ...

(HealthDay)—Cervical cerclage is a commonly performed obstetric procedure and its rate of use has remained steady in recent years, according to a study published online July 7 in Obstetrics & ...

Mid-trimester painless cervical dilation is associated with high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality. ‘Rescue’ cerclage is one option in managing these patients. We evaluated pregnancy outcomes ...

Women carrying twins are at higher risk for premature birth and miscarriage—those whose cervix dilates before 24 weeks are at highest risk—and yet one common treatment is not recommended for this ...

OBJECTIVE: To develop a model for identifying women receiving cervical cerclage at risk for spontaneous preterm birth <32 weeks. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of high-risk patients based on ...

The cervical cerclage is like a stitch that comes to the rescue during pregnancy, especially when there's a risk of preterm birth. However, some pregnancies face the challenge of the cervix opening ...

Some surprises are in store for first-time mother Lucero "Luci" Hanson this Mother's Day. "The gifts are figured out," said husband Philip Hanson. 30. "The details, not yet." Luci Hanson's biggest ...

New evidence upturns long-held medical practice, showing the efficacy of an intervention to prevent premature labor and miscarriage for mothers carrying twins. Women carrying twins are at higher risk ...