Introduction
Prematurity, PTB, prematurity
PREMATURITY, CERVICAL SHORTENING
Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality [To prevent PTB bad outcomes, studies have focused on identifiable risk factors such as having a short cervix. Early uterine cervical shortening in the second trimester is an important risk factor for prematurity [Predicting PTB among pregnant women is the key to preventive interventions [