American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 3 , Pages 232.e1-232.e5, March 2010

Maternal activity restriction and the prevention of preterm birth

  • Anthony C. Sciscione, DO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Anthony C. Sciscione, DO, Christiana Hospital, Division of Maternal Fetal-Medicine, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd., Suite 1905, Newark, DE 19718

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE

Received 7 January 2009; received in revised form 12 May 2009; accepted 1 July 2009. published online 23 September 2009.

Activity restriction is 1 of the most common interventions used in obstetrics. Although it is used for many reasons, 1 of the most common is to prevent preterm birth in those at risk. This review of the literature describes the potential advantages, disadvantages, and efficacy of activity restriction for the prevention of preterm birth.

Key words: activity restriction, obstetrics, preterm birth

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 Cite this article as: Sciscione AC. Maternal activity restriction and the prevention of preterm birth. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010;202:232.e1-5.

PII: S0002-9378(09)00771-6

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.005

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 3 , Pages 232.e1-232.e5, March 2010

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