Design: Although an association between subclinical intrauterine infection and preterm birth is well established, there is conflicting evidence regarding the benefits of antibiotic administration in women in preterm labor.
Objectives: We attempted to determine the effect of antibioticotherapy in mothers on congenital neonatal infection.
Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 1049 pregnant women with imminent preterm labor hospitalized in Clinics of The Research Institute Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital.