Patterns of recurrent preterm birth: an individual patient data meta-analysis

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2026 Open access

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Authors: Charlotte E. van Dijk, Annemijn A de Ruigh, Benjamin Gravesteijn, Brenda M. Kazemier, Vincenzo Berghella, John Owen, Roberto Eduardo Bittar, Rashmi Bagga, Joan M.G Crane, Andrew H. Shennan, Birgit Arabin, Ben Willem Mol
+2 more Eva Pajkrt, C. Emily Kleinrouweler
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2026.101927
Cited by: 2
References: 44

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Pregnant patients with a previous spontaneous preterm birth are at high risk for recurrent (spontaneous) preterm birth. We investigated whether the number of previous spontaneous preterm births, gestational age of the previous birth and cervical length could stratify patients into different risk groups for recurrence to investigate whether there is a risk group that does not require additional interventions. DATA SOURCES: A systematic search of MEDLINE and EMBASE was conducted from 1995 until April 2025. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies that were included were prospective studies with original individual patient data available that reported on asymptomatic pregnant individuals with ≥1 previous spontaneous preterm births at

Fields of Study & Subjects

Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Development and Preterm Care

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
8
Issue
5
Pages
101927–101927
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN