Educational Materials
A number of helpful resources are available online to give you added support, key facts, and answers to your questions about preterm birth and FullTerm™, The Fetal Fibronectin Test.
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This helpful guide can assist you in talking to your doctor about FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, especially if you think you may be at risk for preterm birth, or are having symptoms of premature labor. See guide
The facts, symptoms, and risk factors for preterm labor — plus how FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, can help you find out if your baby may be born early. Download
The facts and benefits of bed rest — as well as helpful tips if your doctor recommends bed rest. Download
What you should know if you have a positive test result. Download
"A rapid fetal fibronectin test safely and effectively predicts the likelihood of preterm labor in a private hospital setting, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine." The value of the test is if it is negative, it's highly unlikely they'll deliver in the next two weeks," Dr. William M. Gilbert said. "You can tell [women who have] contractions that they have a 99.5% chance of not delivering in the next two weeks. So you can send them home." Download