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Three causes of premature birth include
1. Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), where the bag of waters surrounding the baby breaks prematurely for unknown causes or due to infection
2. Medically indicated preterm birth, where the baby must be delivered prematurely due to maternal or fetal complications, such as preeclampsia or hemorrhage in the mother or a compromise in fetal well-being
3. Incompetent cervix, where the cervix opens prematurely
Spontaneous preterm birth, in which there is no known cause, accounts for approximately 40% of all cases of premature delivery.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoPrematurity is much more common in multiple pregnancy and for mothers who have a history of miscarriages or who have given birth to a premature infant in the past. There are also some medical conditions such as pre-eclampsia, infections or defects in the fetus that will increase the chance of prematurity.
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∙ 10y agoFactors than increase likely hood of premature birth:
- Having a previous premature birth
- Pregnancy with twins or other multiples
- An interval of less than six months between pregnancies
- Conceiving through in vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Problems with the uterus, cervix or placenta / unusually shaped uterus
- Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol or using drugs
- Poor nutrition, or being underweight or overweight before pregnancy
- Some infections, particularly of the amniotic fluid and lower genital tract
- Some chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and Diabetes
- Stressful life events, including physical injury or trauma
- Multiple miscarriages / abortions
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Is a premature birth a birth defect?
not really, there is a chance that the baby could have a defect but that can happen to even a baby that was born on time. Premature birth means that the baby was born early, therefore it is smaller than a normal baby and it may not becompletely developed. It all depends on how premature it is.
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when you get the epidural could you get swelling?
