Full Term The Fetal Fibronectin Test

FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test

FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, is a safe, reliable way to find out if your body is getting ready to deliver your baby. It's a simple, non-invasive test that can be given in your doctor's office, and is the most powerful predictor of preterm birth <32 weeks.1

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Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is a "glue-like" protein your body makes to hold your baby in your womb. When your body is getting ready to give birth, this glue breaks down and leaks out of the uterus. Measuring the level of fetal fibronectin through a simple test can show if your body is getting ready to give birth.

From weeks 22 to 35 of pregnancy, fetal fibronectin should be almost undetectable. FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, detects the presence of fetal fibronectin, which can indicate if your body is getting ready for a premature delivery.

If you are at risk for preterm birth, or are having symptoms, your doctor may recommend this test. Getting FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, is a way for you to be involved in your pregnancy and your baby's health. The more you know, the more you can prepare.

FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, is a safe, reliable, non-invasive test (similar to a Pap test). With this simple test, your doctor can tell if your body may be getting ready for delivery, even before you feel any of the symptoms.

Several doctors who use FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, explain the benefits of the test for pregnant women in their care.

Read what real patients who have had FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, have to say.

If you have questions about FullTerm, The Fetal Fibronectin Test, they may be answered with these key facts.

Reference

  • 1. Goldenberg RL, Iams JD, Mercer BM, et al. The preterm prediction study: the value of new vs. standard risk factors in predicting early and all spontaneous preterm births. Am J Public Health. 1998; 88:233-238.
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