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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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All my pregnancies ended preterm. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, I gave birth to three babies at 27, 28 and 29 weeks. What is causing me to repeat giving birth to premature babies?  Read Full »

Dr. Tara Devi

Dr. Tara Devi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you pregnant now, if so how many weeks? There are various reasons for preterm delivery. Recurrent preterm delivery can be seen in uterine anomalies, intrauterine infection, cervical incompetence and tobacco use. Being underweight and young maternal age is important ...  Read Full »

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