Low-dose aspirin linked to lower chance of recurrent preterm birth

A population-based observational study adds to the evidence for a possible benefit

Low-dose aspirin could be an effective prophylaxis for recurrent preterm birth, with new research suggesting it may cut the risk of spontaneous birth before 37 weeks’ gestation by almost a third.

Swedish doctors say the protection afforded in this setting is similar to the preventive effect of low-dose aspirin on the development of pre-eclampsia in high-risk women.