Abstract:Preterm labour is defined as commencement of labour pains starting at any time before 37 completed weeks of gestation and is associated with many complications. Thus its early detection and prevention is of paramount importance to the obstetrician. This study highlights the importance of cervical length measurement by ultrasound as a predictor of preterm labour and importance of its serial estimation in both 1 st and 2 nd trimester. Materials and Methods: This study was a Prospective Observational type of a st… Show more
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