[Preterm Birth Rate at 6 Centres for Perinatal Medicine in Baden-Württemberg - Potential to Reduce Prematurity].

Background: The Federal Joint Committee of Germany defined structural and staff requirements for the care of preterm and term infants as a proxy measure for quality. Neonatal outcome has been evaluated as a quality marker for a long time. While Germany has one of the highest preterm birth rates in Europe, no data exist on centre-specific preterm birth rates.