Seasonal patterns of preterm birth in the Netherlands: A population-based cohort study

24/09/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Seasonal patterns of preterm birth in the Netherlands: A population-based cohort study

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In the Netherlands, the incidence of preterm birth in singletons is subject to seasonality. Pregnancies conceived in April and May have the highest incidences of preterm birth <37 weeks. Fetuses are at the highest risk for preterm birth between October and January and lowest in February and April.Annabelle L. van Gils, Anita C. Ravelli, Brenda M. Kazemier, Eva Pajkrt, Martijn A. OudijkFirst published: 15 May 2025 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.15134https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0