A one year case control study Of serum magnesium levels in Preterm and term labour

Abstract

Introduction: Preterm labour, occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, poses significant public health challenges due to its association with increased neonatal morbidity and long-term complications. With an estimated 14.84 million preterm births globally in 2014, particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, understanding and mitigating this issue is critical. Various factors, including infections, multiple pregnancies, and lifestyle choices like smoking, contribute to preterm labour. Magnesium, essential for many physiological processes, including uterine contractility, has been studied as a potential biomarker for preterm labour . Objective : To study and compare serum magnesium levels in preterm Labour and term labour patients