{"id":102,"date":"2023-08-14T23:53:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T23:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postauthor"},"modified":"2025-10-18T15:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T22:42:47","slug":"how-doctors-assess-the-risk-of-preterm-birth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valleyperinatal.com\/es\/articles\/how-doctors-assess-the-risk-of-preterm-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"How Doctors Assess the Risk of Preterm Birth"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to let women know they can take a Free Preterm Birth Assessment<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PopNatal\u2122 is the first digital health screening tool designed to identify women at risk for preterm birth from the onset of their pregnancy. At Valley Perinatal, we want every expectant mother to be as educated and aware as possible about her health. Our goal together with Nixxi Health is to create better outcomes for mothers and babies and help lower the rate of pre-term birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Take It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are currently pregnant and those who are planning to become pregnant are both encouraged to take the assessment regardless of their personal or obstetric health history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PopNatal\u2122 is entirely digital; therefore it does not require blood or urine specimens. You can self-administer PopNatal\u2122 on your mobile device in 15 minutes or less. All data is then sent within a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have submitted your information, PopNatal\u2122 analyzes demographic, medical, and obstetrical factors using an advanced algorithm to predict the risk of delivery prior to 37 weeks. The test then puts you into two risk categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Can You Take It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can take this assessment at the onset of pregnancy or even preconception to inform your care plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valley Perinatal patients can discuss their results with their physician and develop a customized care plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n