Prematurity (Preterm Birth)

Management of preterm labour and care of premature infants.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

ObstetricsPaediatricsNeonatology

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Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG25]: Preterm labour and birth

RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 73: Care of Women Presenting with Suspected Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes

ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 171: Management of Preterm Labor

ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 234: Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth

ACOG Practice Bulletin No.142: Cerclage for the Management of Cervical Insufficiency

NICE Clinical Guideline 129: The management of twin and triplet pregnancies in the antenatal period