ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the role of infection control in preventing infections in pregnancy-at-term(PAT)parturients with cervical incompetence. Method The strategies of infection control for 80 PAT parturients with cervical incompetence were enforced,including enhanced disinfection of hands,wards,cunnus,intensified care to skin,limited examinations of anus and pubes and prevention of complications. Results All the parturients and their babies were well and safe with one exception,who developed with infection but were cured and discharged by anti-infection managements,complement of energy and increase of nutrition intake. Conclusion Infection control may prevent the infections in PAT parturients with cervical incompetence,enhance the perinatal quality and ensure the safety of mothers and babies.