WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2016 -- The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers report. The procedure, called a cervical ...

Stitches commonly used to sew up a pregnant woman’s cervix and prevent early labor can backfire — dramatically increasing her risk of premature labor and pregnancy loss. A specific type of thick, ...

The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers report. The procedure, called a cervical stitch, is performed on ...

HUNDREDS of premature births and deaths could be prevented each year thanks to a new test which could identify women at high risk. A simple stitch can then be used to slash that risk by nearly ...

The cervix is the area that connects the top of the vagina to the bottom of the uterus. It is about one to two inches long. During pregnancy, the cervix remains thick and strong to support the weight ...

Chloe Goodman has revealed that she has to have her cervical stitch removed and says her "heart was breaking" at the news Want all the latest Showbiz news direct to your inbox? Share your email for ...

Chloe Goodman has been left 'devastated' after doctors told her she would have to have her cervical stitch removed, which is 'the only thing keeping our baby safe'. The reality star, 28, who is 21 ...

Imagine getting your cervix stitched shut. Yes, like with a needle and thread. Now imagine having that done three separate times, the third time a double stitch (two stitches, one just higher than the ...

Chloe Goodman has admitted she is "devastated" after doctors revealed she has to have her cervical stitch removed. The 28-year-old reality TV star is 21 weeks pregnant with her second child and says ...