Board's research at the University of Basrah faculty of Medicine discussed whether early vaginal bleeding is a risk factor for premature birth. The research presented by student Deem Wiam Abdel Hamid aims to determine whether early vaginal bleeding of pregnancy increases the risk of premature birth. Vaginal bleeding is a common complication and affects up to 14%-20% of pregnant women in general. Vaginal bleeding is a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous abortion, premature birth, and low birth weight. This research concluded that early vaginal bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased premature birth. Menstruation-like vaginal haemorrhage in the second trimester is associated with higher rates of preterm birth than first trimester vaginal haemorrhage.
