Modern Concepts of Diagnosis and Prediction of Preterm Birth
The article presents modern methods of diagnosing and predicting preterm birth in the practice ofan obstetrician-gynecologist. Early prediction and diagnosis of preterm birth, based on the determination ofplacental alpha macroglobulin 1 in vaginal secretions, will make it possible to reduce the incidence ofpreterm birth, as well as reduce the number of unnecessary hospitalizations and unnecessary medical interventions.