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- 1. Preterm Birth Zehdi Eydou Intern House Officer Obstetrics and Gynecology Dubai Academic Health Corporation
- 2. Agenda 1. Definition 2. Classification 3. Risk Factors 4. Pathophysiology 5. Triaging Patients with Preterm Contractions 6. Management Preterm Labor 2
- 3. Definition Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as a birth (ie, live born or stillborn ≥20+0 weeks of gestation) that occurs at <37+0 weeks of gestation Preterm Labor 3
- 4. Definition Preterm Labor 4 Gestational Age Criteria Birth Weight Criteria
- 5. Preterm Labor 5 Gestational Age Criteria Criteria WHO (World Health Organization) ACOG (American (American College College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) CDC (Centers for for Disease Control Control and Prevention)
- 6. WHO Preterm Labor 6 Preterm <37 weeks Moderate to late preterm 32 to 37 weeks Very preterm 28 to 32 weeks Extremely preterm <28 weeks
- 7. ACOG and CDC Preterm Labor 7 Preterm <37+0 weeks Late preterm 34+0 to 36+6 weeks Early preterm <34+0 weeks
- 8. Birth Weight Criteria Preterm Labor 8 Low birth weight (LBW) <2500 grams grams Very low birth weight (VLBW) <1500 <1500 grams Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) (ELBW) <1000 grams
- 10. Preterm Labor 10 Preterm Birth Spontaneous (70–80%) Preterm labor (40–50%) PPROM (20– 30%) Cervical insufficiency or placental abruption (rare) Indicated (20– 30%) Maternal conditions Fetal conditions
- 11. Risk Factors
- 12. Preterm Labor 12 Prior OB/GYN History History Maternal Demographics and Genetic Factors Nutritional Status/Physical Activity Current Maternal/Pregnancy Characteristics
- 13. Preterm Labor 13 Prior OB/GYN History •Prior PTB (especially multiple PTBs or PTB at an early early gestational age) – major risk factor •Prior cervical surgery (eg, cone biopsy, LEEP) •Multiple D&Es •Uterine anomalies
- 14. Preterm Labor 14 Maternal Demographics and Genetic Factors • <17 or >35 years of age • Non-Hispanic Black race, Indigenous women • Lower educational level (eg, <12 grades) • Single marital status • Lower socioeconomic status • Short interpregnancy interval (eg, <18 months) • Other social factors (eg, poor access to medical care, physical abuse, acculturation) • Some genetic variants • Personal history of preterm birth in the mother • Family history of preterm birth in the maternal lineage
- 15. Preterm Labor 15 Nutritional Status/Physical Factors • Low and high prepregnancy weight and gestational weight gain gain • Poor nutritional status • Short stature • Long working hours (eg, >80 hours/week) • Hard physical labor (eg, shift work, standing >8 hours)
- 16. Preterm Labor 16 Current Maternal/Pregnancy Characteristics • Conception by assisted reproductive technology (eg, IVF) IVF) • Multiple gestation • Fetal disorder (eg, chromosome anomaly, structural abnormality, growth restriction, death,etc) • Early pregnancy bleeding • Obstetric risk factors including placenta previa, placenta placenta accreta spectrum, vasa previa, prior fundal hysterotomy, PPROM, oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios, polyhydramnios, preeclampsia with severe features, gestational diabetes with poorly controlled glucose levels, levels, and intra hepatic cholestasis of pregnancy • Chronic maternal medical conditions • Maternal abdominal surgery during pregnancy Current Maternal/Pregnancy Characteristics (CONT) • Infection: • Intrauterine infection, Bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis trichomoniasis • Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis • Urinary tract (eg, asymptomatic bacteriuria, pyelonephritis) • Severe viral infection, malaria • Short cervical length between 14 and 28 weeks • Positive fFN between 22 and 34 weeks • Uterine contractions • Psychological issues • Substance use: • Smoking (eg, tobacco) • Heavy alcohol consumption • Cocaine, heroin
- 17. Pathophysiology
- 18. Preterm Labor 18 Activation of maternal/fetal HPA axis • Stress • Premature onset of physiologic mediators Inflammation • Infection (chorion- decidual) or system Decidual hemorrhage • Abruption Pathologic uterine distension • Multifetal pregnancy • Polyhydramnios • Uterine abnormality Chorion Decidual CRH E1–E3 IL-1 IL-6 IL-8 TNF CSF FasL Thrombin Thrombin receptor Mechanical stretch Gap junction, OT receptor PG synthase, IL-8 Uterotonins Proteases Cervical changes ROM Uterine contractions Preterm delivery
- 21. History • Review the patients’ detailed history with a focus on the past and present obstetric and medical history, including risk factors for preterm birth • The following prodromal signs and symptoms might be present before true labor ensues: • Menstrual-like cramping • Mild, irregular contractions • Pressure sensation in the vagina or pelvis • Vaginal discharge of mucus (ie, mucus plug, bloody show) • Spotting, light bleeding • Assess contraction frequency, duration, and intensity 21
- 22. Physical Examination • Evaluate for the signs of preterm labor • Examine the uterus to assess firmness, tenderness, fetal size, fetal position, and contractions • Review the fetal heart rate tracing 22
- 23. Speculum Examination 23 A speculum examination is performed using a sterile, wet non-lubricated speculum Estimate cervical dilation: dilation ≥3 cm supports the diagnosis of preterm labor Assess the presence and amount of uterine bleeding: bleeding from placental abruption or placenta previa can trigger preterm labor Assess fetal membrane status (intact or ruptured) by standard methods Use a swab to obtain a cervicovaginal fluid specimen in case fetal fibronectin (fFN) testing is subsequently desired
- 24. Digital Cervical Examination • Cervical dilation and effacement are assessed after placenta previa and rupture of membranes have been excluded by history and physical, laboratory, and ultrasound examinations, as appropriate. • It is important to distinguish between patients whose membranes have hour-glassed (prolapsed) through a mildly dilated and effaced cervix (which is suggestive of cervical insufficiency) and those who are in active labor with advanced cervical dilation and effacement. Preterm Labor 24
- 26. Transvaginal Ultrasound Examination Preterm Labor 26 • Measurement of cervical length is useful for supporting or excluding the diagnosis of preterm labor when the diagnosis is unclear: • A short cervix (<30 mm) before 34 weeks of gestation is predictive of an increased risk for preterm birth in all populations • A long cervix (≥30 mm) has a high negative predictive value for preterm birth
- 27. Obstetric Ultrasound Examination Preterm Labor 27 • Obstetric ultrasound examination provides useful information besides cervical length, including • Presence/absence of fetal, placental, and maternal anatomic abnormalities • Confirmation of fetal presentation • Assessment of amniotic fluid volume • Estimated fetal weight
- 29. Laboratory Evaluation • Rectovaginal group B streptococcal culture, if not done within the previous five weeks; antibiotic prophylaxis depends on the results • Urine culture since asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyelonephritis is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor and birth • fFN in pregnancies <34 weeks of gestation with intact membranes, cervical dilation <3cm, and cervical length 20 to 30 mm on TVUS • Testing for sexually transmitted infections depending on the patient's risk factors and whether antepartum testing for the infections was recently performed 29
- 30. Fetal Fibronectin for Selected Patients • fFN is an extracellular matrix protein present at the decidual-chorionic interface. • Disruption of this interface releases fFN into cervicovaginal secretions, which is the basis for its use as a marker for predicting spontaneous preterm. • Measurement of fFN is performed to distinguish true preterm labor from false labor.
- 32. Diagnostic Criteria Preterm Labor 32 • The presence of regular painful uterine contractions accompanied by cervical change (dilation and/or effacement) is sufficient to make the diagnosis. • The following criteria had been proposed: Uterine contractions (≥6 in 60 minutes) PLUS • Cervical dilation ≥3 cm OR • Cervical length <20 mm on transvaginal ultrasound OR • Cervical length 20 to <30 mm on transvaginal ultrasound and positive fetal fibronectin
- 33. Triaging Patients with Preterm Contractions
- 34. Preterm Uterine Contractions GA <34 weeks Cervix dilated ≥3 cm Preterm labor likely Cervix dilated <3 cm fFN and TVUS Cervical length <20 mm Preterm labor likely Cervical length 20–30 mm fFN positive Preterm labor likely fFN negative Preterm labor unlikely Cervical length >30 mm Preterm labor unlikely GA ≥34 weeks No treatment for preterm labor Preterm Labor 34
- 35. Initial Management of Preterm Labor Preterm Labor 35 • Antenatal corticosteroids: a course of betamethasone or dexamethasone to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with preterm birth. • A single rescue course of antenatal steroids is indicated for pregnancies <34+0 weeks of gestation that are at high risk of preterm delivery within the next seven days and in which the prior course of ACS was administered more than 14 days previously
- 36. Initial Management of Preterm Labor (CONT) Preterm Labor 36 Tocolytics: tocolysis for up to 48 hours to delay birth so that the ACS can achieve its achieve its maximum fetal effect GBS prophylaxis: antibiotics are given to patients with known positive GBS culture culture within the previous five weeks or if the GBS status was unknown on admission admission until the cultures are reported Neuroprotection: magnesium sulfate for pregnancies <32 weeks of gestation to to provide neuroprotection against cerebral palsy and other types of severe motor motor dysfunction in the preterm newborn
- 38. Question • A 29-year-old, G2P1+1 with a twin gestation at 25 weeks presents to OB triage complaining of irregular uterine contractions and back pain. She also reports an increase in the amount of her vaginal discharge, but denies any "gush of fluid." She reports that in the morning she had some very light vaginal bleeding, but it has since resolved. She says that the babies have been active and moving as much as usual. She thinks that she may have overdone it with too much lifting as she has been rearranging the nursery to get it ready for the babies. She has no GI or urinary symptoms. She has had adequate PNC and denies any problems or complications with the pregnancy. On arrival to triage, she is placed on an external fetal monitor, which indicates uterine contractions every 2 to 4 min. She is afebrile and her vital signs are all normal. Her gravid uterus is nontender. The nurses call you to evaluate the patient. You decide to implement all of the following assessments EXCEPT which one? A. Sterile digital exam B. Intravenous hydration C. Bedside ultrasound D. Urinalysis and urine culture E. Rectovaginal swab for Group B Strep Preterm Labor 38
- 39. Reference s • Lockwood CJ. Preterm labor: Clinical findings, diagnostic evaluation, and initial treatment. In; Barss VA (ed.). UpToDate; 2023. Available from: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/preterm-labor- clinical-findings-diagnostic-evaluation-and-initial- treatment. Accessed on 30 May 2023. • Robinson JN. Norwitz ER. Spontaneous preterm birth: Overview of risk factors and prognosis. In: Barss VA. (ed.). UpToDate; 2023. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/spontaneous- preterm-birth-overview-of-risk-factors-and-prognosis. Accessed 30 May 2023. Accessed on 30 May 2023. • Casanova R, Chuang A, Goepfert AR, Hueppchen NA, Weiss PM. Preterm Labor. In: Beckmann and Ling’s Obstetrics and Gynecology. 8th edn. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 2019, p. 366.
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