20 Aug 2015 Blackmores Institute The microbiome of a womans reproductive tract may predict preterm birth 20 Aug 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News The microbiomes in the reproductive tracts of pregnant women who gave birth prematurely are significantly different from those of women who delivered their babies at full term. The microbiome, a community of microorganisms on and in the body, is an emerging area of research that may help explain. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.