The phosphorylated isoform of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 in cervical secretions is a potential specific marker for preterm delivery occurring before 37 weeks. This test may have an important role in the management of women presenting with symptoms suggestive of preterm labour.
The Grobman's Nomogram seems to be applicable to Italian population too, even if with less accuracy than in the US population. The addition of the level of maternal education increases the accuracy of the model, underlining the importance of the social context in the choice of VBAC.
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