Factors for preterm 

There are certain factors or reasons that may increase a woman’s chances of having preterm labor. Sometimes a woman may have premature labor for no apparent reason. The factors are:

• Spontaneous rupture of membrane.
• Cervical incompetency-weakness of the cervix.
• Uterine anomalies.
• Overdistended uterus caused by hydramnios or two or more fetuses.
• Anomalies of the products of conception.
• Faulty placentation-abruption placenta.
• Fetal death.
• Retained intrauterine device.
• Unknown causes.

Preterm Symptoms

The main symptoms of preterm are:

• Backache.
• Contraction, every 10 minutes or often.
• Cramping over the lower abdomen.
• Fluid leaking from your vagina.
• Increased vaginal discharge.
• Vaginal bleeding.
• Increased pressure in the pelvis or vagina.

Risk factors of preterm labor

Some of the risk factors of preterm labor are:

• Smoking.
• Not getting proper prenatal care.
• Being a parent with a baby that has certain birth defects.
• Being parent with twins or other multiples.
• Getting parent too after having a baby.

Responses to preterm labor

• Labor is active and cervical dilatation has progressed beyond 4cm.
• There is sever bleeding.
• Gross fetal anomaly or anomalies is/are present.
• The fetus is already dead.
• There is fetal distress present.

Prevention of preterm

• See your doctor: Getting early and regular prenatal care can help your doctor pinpoint and help you treat any risk factors.
• Prenatal vitamins should be taken on a regular basis to improve your general health.
• Eat healthily: A balanced pregnancy, which includes getting all of the nutrients from a healthy diet, resulting in a healthier baby who also comes on schedule.

How is preterm labor treated?

• Bed rest is an option that may be done at home or in the hospital.
• Tocolytic medicines: These help slow or stop contractions.
• Corticosteroids: These may help the lungs of your baby grow and mature.
• Cervical cerclage
• Antibiotics
• Delivery of the baby

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