The Relationship Between Isolated Head Trauma During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth

Inclusion Criteria: * All of the pregnant women over 18 years of age with isolated head trauma (closed blunt trauma) who were evaluated with neurosurgical consultation or computed tomography/magnetic resonance (CT/MRI) and whose birth records are available at our hospital. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with previous premature birth, Pregnancies in the first trimester, Pregnancies with assisted reproductive techniques, Multiple pregnancy, The threat of preterm labor or abortus imminens in the current pregnancy, Maternal or fetal life-threatening situations that may cause termination of the pregnancy, Cervical insufficiency, Short cervix or history of conization, Diagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Diagnosis of periodontal disease, Smoking and substance use. Patients who had trauma to the other parts of the body or placental abruption Missing hospital records regarding birth and pregnancy follow-up. \-