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Concerns about Pre-term Labour

What are the odds of delivering before term

Low birth-weight babies born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation are considered premature babies. Only about 8% deliveries take place before the 37th week. And 3 out of 4 deliveries occur in high-risk cases. Medical science has made huge strides in preventing pre-term labour. But the more risk factors in a woman's case history, the greater the odds. Learning about the symptoms of premature labour and regular contact with your doctor will certainly help.

I have heard that in case of pre-term labour, childbirth can be delayed

If and when premature labour does begin, the delivery of the child can be delayed until the baby is more mature. Each additional day that the baby is held in the uterus, improves its chances of survival and health.

What are the symptoms of premature labour

Pain or pressure in the lower back
Pressure in the pelvic floor or thighs
A vaginal discharge that is watery, pinkish and brownish
Menstrual like cramps, nausea, diarrhoea or indigestion
A rupture of membranes in your vagina

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