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- Preterm Labor and Birth - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
Spontaneous preterm labor and birth This term refers to unintentional, unplanned delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy This type of preterm birth can result from a number of causes, such as infection or inflammation, although the cause of spontaneous preterm labor and delivery is usually not known
- Preterm Labor and Birth | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
Labor that begins before 37 weeks is called preterm labor (or premature labor) A birth that occurs before 37 weeks is considered a preterm birth Preterm birth is the most common cause of infant death and is the leading cause of long-term disability related to the nervous system in children
- What causes preterm labor and birth? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
This type of preterm birth can result from a number of causes, such as infection or inflammation, although the cause of spontaneous preterm labor and delivery is usually not known A history of delivering preterm is one of the strongest predictors for subsequent preterm births 1; Medically indicated preterm birth
- What are the risk factors for preterm labor and birth?
Women who have delivered preterm before, or who have experienced preterm labor before, are considered to be at high risk for preterm labor and birth 1; Being pregnant with twins, triplets, or more (called "multiple gestations") or the use of assisted reproductive technology is associated with a higher risk of preterm labor and birth
- Extremely Preterm Birth Outcomes Tool | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Healthcare providers and families face significant challenges in making care decisions for extremely preterm infants They make decisions about individual infants based on each infant’s situation and using the best available information at the time Through its research, NICHD aims to better inform healthcare providers and families about the health, survival, and development of infants born
- NICHD Preterm Labor and Birth Research Information
Preterm birth, defined as the birth of a fetus before 37 weeks of gestation, is a major public health priority for the United States and an important research focus for NICHD Preterm infants are at high risk for a variety of disorders, including cerebral palsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and vision impairment
- What treatments can reduce the chances of preterm labor birth?
If a pregnant woman is showing signs of preterm labor, her doctor will often try treatments to stop labor and prolong the pregnancy until the fetus is more fully developed Treatments include therapies to try to stop labor (tocolytics) and medications administered before birth to improve outcomes for the infant if born preterm (antenatal steroids to improve the respiratory outcomes and
- About Preterm Labor and Birth | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
More than 70% of preterm infants are born during the late-preterm time frame 3 Preterm birth is the most common cause of infant death and is the leading cause of long-term disability in children 4 Many organs, including the brain, lungs, and liver, are still developing in the final weeks of pregnancy
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