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In 363 pregnancies at risk for SPB, we determined prospectively CL and funnel width (FW) including differences between the positions and between longitudinal measurements from 15 weeks onwards. Multivariate logistic regression analysis, contingency tables and receiver\u2013operating characteristics (ROC) curves were used. Data were stratified according to singleton or twin pregnancy, maternal position, gestational age at examination and different cut\u2010off values to predict <jats:italic>SPB &lt; 36 weeks<\/jats:italic>.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The interobserver variability in each position was similar, with an interclass correlation coefficient (95% CI) of 0.952 (0.811\u20130.984) in the recumbent and 0.942 (0.837\u20130.978) in the upright maternal position. After exclusion of pregnancies with iatrogenic preterm birth, 15\/138 (11%) singletons and 29\/153 (19%) twin pairs were born at &lt;36 weeks. The incidence of funneling was greater in an upright compared with a recumbent maternal position by 12.3% in singleton and 13.1% in twin pregnancies before 25 weeks, and by 13.0% and 21.6% between 25 and 30 weeks, respectively. This resulted in an earlier and more accurate prediction of SPB by transvaginal ultrasound in an upright compared with a recumbent maternal position, which could be shown by all applied statistical methods. The influence of posture on the prognostic value of the CL varied depending on the cut\u2010off value. Differences in CL or FW between 15\u201320 and 25\u201330 weeks predicted SPB better than did differences between shorter intervals.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Evaluation of the cervix with the woman in the upright position permits earlier detection of funneling. This may enable earlier and more appropriate intervention to avoid SPB. Copyright \u00a9 2006 ISUOG. 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