A device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective than usual medical care, according to a new study. A pessary is a ...

While the research offers promising information for women with history of cervical insufficiency, researchers emphasize the importance of shared decision-making between patients and their healthcare ...

In a study of almost 700 pregnant women who received a cervical stitch designed to prevent preterm labor, the use of one type of suture over another was associated with three times higher risk of ...

MAVRIC had a similar finding, reporting a 77% reduction in risk. While the research offers promising information for women with a history of cervical insufficiency, researchers emphasize the ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among patients with a history of cervical insufficiency is to place a cervical ...