Cervical Bacteria

New York: The presence of bacteria in a woman’s vagina and cervix may either increase the risk of premature birth or have a protective effect against it, researchers say. Premature birth — baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy — is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five around the world. Contrary to conventional studies...

The presence of bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may either increase the risk of premature birth or have a protective effect against it, researchers say.

New York: The presence of bacteria in a woman’s vagina and cervix may either increase the risk of premature birth or have a protective effect against it, researchers say. Premature birth — baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy — is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five around the world. Contrary to conventional studies...

The presence of bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may either increase the risk of premature birth or have a protective effect against it, researchers say.