Premature Labor-An Overview

• Tweet
• Pin It

Premature labor is one of the main concerns for many women who are in the final months of their pregnancy. Premature labor or pre term labor is a pregnancy complication where the labor beings prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Premature labor can sometimes lead to very grave situations and may even result in the loss of life of the mother and baby.

There are many risk factors associated with premature labor.

The chances of premature labor are high if the pregnant woman has a weak cervix or if she has an infection in the cervix.Hormonal imbalances in the mother’s body may trigger premature labor.

Multiple pregnancies, a previous case of preterm labor and medical conditions like preeclampsia and placenta previa also puts the mother at an increased risk of preterm labor.

If the age of the pregnant woman is below 17, then she will be at a high risk of facing an early labor. Premature labor is linked with inadequate nutrition.A deficiency of zinc in the diet of the expectant mother also increases her chances of a preterm labor.

Unwanted stress experienced by the pregnant woman will also cause premature labor to happen.It is very important for a pregnant woman to be aware of the symptoms of a premature labor.

Regular uterine contractions are one of the main symptoms of a premature labor.The contractions will be experienced every 10 minutes or so.

You will also experience painful abdominal cramps which are similar to menstrual cramps.There will also be an increase in pelvic pressure.An onset of a low dull backache which gains strength with the passage of time is also a clear indication of an early labor.

Another warning sign of a premature labor is a sudden gush of watery discharge from your vagina.This is a clear indication of the fact that your water has broken and you are going into labor.You can also experience spotting or even bleeding before going into pre term labor.

If you experience any of these symptoms, then immediately call upon your physician for help.

There is no medication which gives a 100 percent guarantee to prevent the occurrence of premature labor.As a precautionary measure you should go for regular medical checkups and have all the prescribed prenatal supplements in time.

Finally take care of your overall health,drink plenty of water,have a well balanced diet and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Related Posts

• Complications That May Arise During Labor
  Complications That May Arise During Labor
• Postpartum Bleeding – An Overview
  Postpartum Bleeding – An Overview
• 

  How To Induce Labor Naturally
  How To Induce Labor Naturally
• 

  Molar Pregnancy-An Overview
  Molar Pregnancy-An Overview