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Preterm birth is defined as delivery between 20 and 37 weeks gestation. Neonatal mortality and short- and long-term morbidity are significant complications of preterm birth. Preterm birth can be spontaneous or iatrogenic. Gestational ages are the most significant prognostic predictor of fetal outcomes [1].
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Arnold, K.C., Flint, C.J. (2017). Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth. In: Obstetrics Essentials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57675-6_22
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