Aim The revision of this guideline was coordinated by the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG), the Austrian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (OEGGG) and the
Swiss Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (SGGG). The aim of the guideline is to improve the prediction, prevention and management of preterm birth based on evidence from the current
literature, the experience of members of the guidelines commission, and the viewpoint of self-help organizations.
Methods The members of the contributing professional societies and organizations developed recommendations and statements based on international literature. The recommendations and
statements were presented and adopted using a formal process (structured consensus conferences with neutral moderation, written Delphi vote).
Recommendations Part 2 of this short version of the guideline presents statements and recommendations on the tertiary prevention of preterm birth and the management of preterm
premature rupture of membranes.