Stitches commonly used to sew up a pregnant woman’s cervix and prevent early labor can backfire — dramatically increasing her risk of premature labor and pregnancy loss. A specific type of thick, ...

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2016 -- The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers report. The procedure, called a cervical ...

The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers report. The procedure, called a cervical stitch, is performed on ...

Researchers are urging surgeons to reconsider using a particular type of thread for a procedure to prevent premature birth, after new research found this thread was associated with an increased rate ...

Evidence for one stitch being better than the other is lacking, but most surgeons prefer the braided suture because it's stronger and easier to work with. The suture material used may be critical ...

Imagine getting your cervix stitched shut. Yes, like with a needle and thread. Now imagine having that done three separate times, the third time a double stitch (two stitches, one just higher than the ...

What is cervical cerclage and who needs it? Learn how this simple procedure helps prevent miscarriage and preterm birth (Image: Pexels) Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth and second trimester ...

HUNDREDS of premature births and deaths could be prevented each year thanks to a new test which could identify women at high risk. A simple stitch can then be used to slash that risk by nearly ...

The cervix is the area that connects the top of the vagina to the bottom of the uterus. It is about one to two inches long. During pregnancy, the cervix remains thick and strong to support the weight ...