Preterm Labor Learning Center

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Premature labor is the term to describe contractions of the uterus that begin at 20-36 weeks of a pregnancy . The usual length of a human pregnancy is 38-42 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period.

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Symptoms
The causes of premature labor cannot always be determined. Some research suggests that infection of the urinary or re...
Causes
The causes of premature labor cannot always be determined. Some research suggests that infection of the urinary or re...
Tests
The health care provider will conduct a physical examination and ask about the timing and intensity of the contractio...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to stop the premature labor and prevent the fetus from being delivered before it is full ter...
Complications
If premature labor is managed successfully, the pregnancy may continue normally for the delivery of a healthy infant....
Prevention
Smoking, poor nutrition, and drug or alcohol abuse can increase the risk of premature labor and early delivery. Smoki...

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