Selected Immunological Indicators and Microbiota in Patients With Premature Birth and Preeclampsia

"The phenotypic characteristics of leukocytes will be compared between the groups to identify immunological markers of women at risk of preterm delivery.~Samples from the controls will be taken to define a baseline for the measured leukocyte populations."

Oral, vaginal and rectal swabs will be collected and stored for analysis of microbiota at the time of inclusion. At birth, oral, vaginal and rectal swabs and part of the placenta (placental tissue) will be collected for further analysis.