premature birth
Preterm labor begins when the cervix opens due to regular contractions before the 37th week of pregnancy. A full pregnancy should last about 40 weeks
If premature labor cannot be stopped, the baby is born prematurely The earlier this process is, the greater the risk to the child's health Premature babies require special care in the intensive care unit of neonatology Premature babies sometimes have long-term mental and physical disabilities
Often, the exact cause of preterm birth is unknown, but certain risk factors are associated with preterm birth. Despite this, premature birth sometimes occurs in women without risk factors However, the risk needs to be determined so that the necessary measures can be taken
For some women, the signs and symptoms of preterm labor are easy to spot Sometimes the process starts unnoticed Check if you have:
- Regular or frequent contractions - tightness in the abdomen
- Persistent, dull, low back pain
- Feeling of pressure in the pelvis or lower abdomen
- Light abdominal care
- Diarrhea
Do not be afraid that premature labor has not started and you are calling the doctor for the wrong reason It is better to exclude this process
