My friend delivered her baby 4 weeks early. What can I do to prevent a preterm delivery?
About one in ten newborns in the United States is born too early. The cause of preterm delivery is often unknown. Some things you can do to reduce your risk of preterm labor and delivery include: • Obtain early and consistent prenatal care. • Avoid exposure to sexually transmitted disease. • Don’t smoke, use alcohol or illicit drugs. • Learn the signs and symptoms of preterm labor. Early detection and treatment of preterm labor may reduce the chance of a preterm delivery.
