sFlt-1/PlGF at 36 weeks’ gestation: association with spontaneous onset of labor and intrapartum fetal compromise in low-risk pregnancies

Previous evidence showed that placental dysfunction triggers spontaneous preterm or term births and intrapartum fetal compromise and often requires urgent delivery, thereby exposing both the fetus and the mother to significant risks. Predicting spontaneous labor onset and intrapartum fetal compromise could improve obstetrical management and outcomes, but this is currently difficult, particularly in low-risk populations.