Prevention of Preterm Birth in Australia
Prevention of Preterm Birth in Australia is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed for healthcare professionals involved in antenatal, obstetric, midwifery, neonatal, and primary healthcare services. The course provides evidence-based guidance on identifying women at risk of preterm birth, applying preventive interventions, interpreting cervical length screening results, and supporting safer pregnancy outcomes in line with Australian clinical recommendations. Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation, remains a major contributor to neonatal morbidity, mortality, and long-term developmental complications worldwide. In Australia, preterm birth prevention has become a national priority due to its significant impact on infant health, healthcare systems, and family wellbeing.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Identify and screen women for common risk factors associated with preterm birth.
- Explain the causes and consequences of preterm birth in Australia.
- Apply the seven interventions outlined by the Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance (APBPA).
- Recognise the importance of delaying birth until 39 weeks’ gestation in the absence of medical necessity.
- Interpret normal cervical length measurements during mid-pregnancy ultrasound assessment.
- Identify abnormal cervical measurements requiring prompt referral and intervention.
- Support pregnant women through evidence-based education and antenatal counselling.
- Promote multidisciplinary and preventive approaches to reducing preterm birth risk.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Identify and screen women for common risk factors associated with preterm birth.
- Explain the causes and consequences of preterm birth in Australia.
- Apply the seven interventions outlined by the Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance (APBPA).
- Recognise the importance of delaying birth until 39 weeks’ gestation in the absence of medical necessity.
- Interpret normal cervical length measurements during mid-pregnancy ultrasound assessment.
- Identify abnormal cervical measurements requiring prompt referral and intervention.
- Support pregnant women through evidence-based education and antenatal counselling.
- Promote multidisciplinary and preventive approaches to reducing preterm birth risk.
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Training Overview
- Understanding Preterm Birth and Its Impact
- Risk Factors and Screening for Preterm Birth
- Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance Interventions
- Cervical Length Measurement and Ultrasound Assessment
- Delaying Birth Until 39 Weeks and Preventive Care
- Referral Pathways, Family Support, and Clinical Practice
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
Preterm birth refers to delivery occurring before 37 completed weeks of gestation.
Birth before 39 weeks without medical indication increases the risk of respiratory problems, feeding difficulties, and neonatal complications.
A cervical length below 25 mm during mid-pregnancy is generally considered shortened and may increase preterm birth risk.
Common risk factors include previous preterm birth, smoking, infection, multiple pregnancy, cervical surgery, and chronic maternal illness.
Progesterone therapy may help reduce the risk of spontaneous preterm birth in selected high-risk women.
Urgent assessment is recommended for symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, pelvic pressure, abdominal tightening, or reduced fetal movements.