stopping premature labour
Last edited 08/2019 and last reviewed 05/2022
As a general rule, it is usually best to prevent premature labour before 28 weeks so as to allow the fetus to mature.
NICE have given guidance concerning agents to consider for tocolysis (pharmaceutical agents to prevent premature birth and stop uterine contractions)
premature labour - prophylactic vaginal progesterone and prophylactic cervical cerclage