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… Condition Basics What is preterm labour? Preterm labour is labour that comes too …
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… that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have shown … Strict bedrest is no longer used to prevent preterm labour. But your doctor may recommend expectant …
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… the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and … a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If … first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, having a shortened cervix may …
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… Condition Basics What is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? … PROM occurs before 37 weeks, it's called preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM). … get antibiotics to prevent an infection. If labour doesn't start on its own and there is a …
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… wonder about what happens when you go into labour. There are 4 stages of labour. Some will … the fourth stage of labour for more details. Preterm labour Sometimes labour can happen earlier than expected. This is called preterm labour or premature labour. Going into …
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… provides basic information about normal labour and delivery. If you need information on … stage can be as quick as 5 minutes. With a preterm birth, it tends to take longer. But in … Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related Problems Preterm Labour References Citations Hodnett ED, …
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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about … 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called … of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or …
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… information, including planning for labour and delivery. If you aren't pregnant … doctor or midwife if you are at risk for preterm labour . Travel is usually a safe … to prevent a dangerous infection or preterm labour. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) that …
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… will be given antibiotics at the onset of labour or rupture of membranes. These … it may be a sign of miscarriage or preterm labour. Tissue that passes through the … with you when you see your doctor. Cramps. Preterm labour . Symptoms may include: Abnormal …
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… and pre-eclampsia . Gestational diabetes . Preterm labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm birth increases the …