Pregnancy
Preterm birth is more likely in twin pregnancies and slightly more common after ART even in single pregnancies. Australian maternity services monitor for it and can offer preventive measures where risk factors such as a short cervix or previous preterm birth are identified.
Also known as: premature birth, early birth
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.