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Preterm Labor : Causes

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  • No known cause

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Premature Labor
The causes of premature labor cannot always be determined. Some research suggests that infection of the urinary or reproductive tract may stimulate premature labor and premature births.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Preterm Labor
The causes of preterm labor are often not identifiable. Women with a previous history of preterm labor have the highest risk of developing it again, between 17 and 37%.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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