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Medical Conditions - Preterm Labor

Labor that starts before completing 37 weeks of pregnancy is called preterm labor. The risk factors for preterm labor are smoking, being overweight or underweight, alcoholism, gestational diabetes or hypertension, and multiple pregnancy.

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Nutrition and Preterm Labor - An Overview

According to the latest research, a mother's diet before and during her pregnancy can have a significant amount of influence on the probability of preterm birth.

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Cervical Length Screening and Preterm Labor

Cervical shortening is an early indicator of preterm labor, often detectable weeks before active labor begins. Read below to know more.

4 min readSeptember 3, 2024

Atosiban - Indications, Side Effects, and Pharmacological Aspects

Atosiban is a drug used to postpone preterm labor in pregnant women. Read the article for more information.

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The Role of Uterine Overdistension in Preterm Labor Induction

Uterine overdistention is a phenomenon where the uterus becomes excessively stretched, leading to many biological events that lead to early labor.

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Tocolysis - Indication, Contraindications, and Clinical Significance

Tocolysis is an obstetrical technique that uses drugs to delay the delivery of a baby in women experiencing premature contractions.

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What Are the Preterm Labor Complications in Mothers and Babies?

Preterm labor is getting ready to give birth by tightening the uterus and opening the cervix before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.

5 min readFebruary 28, 2023