A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among patients with a history of cervical insufficiency is to place a cervical stitch higher in the abdomen rather than vaginally. This difference in surgical technique was associated with a 70% reduction in risk of preterm birth (birth before 34 weeks) among patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, where approximately 6,200 babies are born every year. Results are published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG).

“Our goal is to ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery for every patient who comes to the hospital. We have data from a previous clinical trial that shows

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