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What is Preterm Labor and Birth?

Preterm labor and birth occur when a baby is born too early, specifically before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This can pose significant health risks to the baby, as the earlier a baby is born, the less developed their organs and systems are, which can lead to complications.


Preterm Labor

Preterm labor happens when a woman begins experiencing regular contractions that lead to cervical changes (thinning or dilation) before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Signs of Preterm Labor:

  1. Regular or frequent contractions (more than 4-6 per hour).
  2. Low, dull backache.
  3. Pelvic pressure or a feeling that the baby is pressing down.
  4. Mild abdominal cramps, sometimes accompanied by diarrhea.
  5. A change in vaginal discharge (watery, mucus-like, or bloody).
  6. Vaginal bleeding or spotting.
  7. Sudden gush or slow trickle of fluid, indicating water breaking prematurely.

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