Morpho-functional features of the fetoplacental system in preterm birth

Premature birth (PR) remains the single biggest problem for doctors in the field of maternal and pediatric medicine of the XX1 century. The perinatal mortality rate is an indicator of maternal health and the quality of maternal health services. Despite the comprehensive measures taken to improve the health of the female population, the rate of preterm birth does not tend to decrease and is about 20-27% of the total number of pregnancies.