Can the fetal fibronectin test be used by remote dwelling pregnant women to predict the onset of labour at term and delay transfer for birth in regional settings?

CONCLUSION: The presence of fFN in cervical secretions was associated with impending term birth but its absence did not reliably exclude the onset of birth. Delaying transfer based on these findings would result in some women birthing in their home communities.
PMID: 23351083 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Rural Remote Health - July 3, 2013 Category: Rural Health Authors: Rumbold A, Kruske S, Boyle J, Weckert R, Putland S, Giles L, Barclay L, Kildea S Tags: Rural Remote Health Source Type: research