Premature birth could be predicted

[Zoey]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=626157

This could be promising news to those who have had pre-term births in the past, and for those who are at risk in the future. :fingerscrossed: that this technology will be as successful as hoped, and will lead to better pre-natal monitoring and treatment options.

[elissas]

They've been able to test for possible preterm labour for years.

http://www.fullterm.net/info/fetal_test/what_fullterm.html

Problem is that tests are costly and they're not included in regular care due to lack of funding.