Preterm birth prediction using convolutional neural networks
Abstract Preterm birth (PTB), defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, affects 5-18% of pregnancies worldwide, which is equivalent to 15 million preterm neonates each year [1]. Despite major advances in perinatal care, preterm birth still accounts for 75% of neonatal deaths and over 50\% of neurological handicap in children. Prediction and early detection…
