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… the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and … is about 35 mm (1.4 in.) long. footnote 1 A short cervix has a length of less than 25 mm … a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? …
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… Condition Basics What is preterm labour? Preterm labour is labour that comes … delay delivery. Delaying labour even for a short time can allow you to be: Moved to a …
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… wonder about what happens when you go into labour. There are 4 stages of labour. Some … the fourth stage of labour for more details. Preterm labour Sometimes labour can happen … prevent preterm delivery Preterm labour and short cervix Preterm labour: Testing for fetal …
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… that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have … 2 Strict bedrest is no longer used to prevent preterm labour. But your doctor may recommend …
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… topic provides basic information about normal labour and delivery. If you need information … no more than an hour. Some women have a very short, if intense, transition phase. Stage … stage can be as quick as 5 minutes. With a preterm birth, it tends to take longer. But in …
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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about … home? Your baby may be asleep or awake for shorter periods of time than you expect. … of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or …
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… phase is the most challenging part of labour. Because of the rapid changes and intensity of labour at this time, you may not get much … Transition first stage labour signs Cervix almost fully dilated Baby moves down …
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… Condition Basics What is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? Before a … When PROM occurs before 37 weeks, it's called preterm prelabour rupture of membranes …
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… The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with … feel a strong urge to push or go through a short time with no contractions and no urge to … full dilation. Pushing too soon can make the cervix swollen and difficult to open further. …
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… Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your doctor may suggest doing this for … labour. Medicine may be used to make the cervix soft and help it thin. Medicine may be …
