Preterm labour and birth

Update information

August 2019: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on preterm labour and birth. Statements 2, 4 and 5 have been updated to reflect changes to the guidance on prophylactic vaginal progesterone and prophylactic cervical cerclage, and the timing for corticosteroids for women with preterm labour. Licensing information, references and source guidance sections have also been updated throughout.

Minor changes since publication

June 2022: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on preterm labour and birth. Statement 2 has been amended to ensure consistency with guideline terminology. Links, definitions and source guidance references have been updated throughout.