or premature, labor. A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks after the first day of the last period (38 weeks after fertilization). The danger of preterm labor is that it will lead to the birth of ...

Infants are born preterm following spontaneous labor with intact membranes (45% of cases), preterm membrane rupture (30%) and after labor induction or cesarean delivery for maternal or fetal ...

“In early pregnancy, overheating can reduce blood flow to the placenta, increasing the risk of miscarriage or birth defects,” Dr Gade explains. In later stages, it can cause preterm labour or, in rare ...

Considering taking supplements to treat preterm labor? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of preterm labor. Follow the links to read common uses ...

The findings suggest that while taking DHA after a diagnosis of threatened preterm labor does not significantly lower preterm birth rates, starting supplementation early in pregnancy—preferably in the ...

A clinical trial conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit has identified a new treatment protocol to improve lung growth and function among preterm infants. Adding two weeks of continuous ...

“Chronic conditions like hypertension or even infections during pregnancy can trigger premature labor if not addressed promptly,” she explains. A previous history of preterm birth, PPROM (Preterm ...

Objective To determine the risk of preterm birth associated with uterine anomalies, and the clinical utility of serial measurement of cervical length. Study design and results We carried out a ...