Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of childhood mortality in children under 5 and
accounts for approximately 11% of births worldwide. Premature babies are at risk of a
number of health complications, notably cerebral palsy, but also respiratory and
gastrointestinal disorders. Preterm deliveries can be medically indicated/elective procedures
or they can occur spontaneously. Spontaneous PTB is commonly associated with
intrauterine infection/inflammation. The presence of inflammatory mediators in utero has …