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Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.
Preterm labor can result in premature birth. The earlier premature birth happens, the greater the health risks for your baby. Many premature babies ...
Cervical cerclage might be recommended if you're less than 24 weeks pregnant, you have a history of early premature birth, and an ultrasound shows your cervix ...
Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy are called "preterm" and have a higher risk of death or persistent health problems than babies born at term. Preterm ...
Preterm labor is labor that begins between 20 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy. The earlier premature birth happens, the greater the health risks for ...
Body: Preterm labor refers to regular uterine contractions that cause the cervix to open and delivery to occur more than three weeks before your baby's ...
A child is considered premature when born before 37 weeks of gestation. Women who have had children prematurely are at the highest risk of having another baby ...
Also, planned preterm birth is a primary treatment for preeclampsia. A baby born prematurely has increased risk of breathing and feeding difficulties, vision or ...
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