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What are the causes of premature birth?

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What are the causes of premature birth?

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Much still remains to be learnt about why women go into pre-term labour. However, we do know that the causes of pre-term births can be structural or the result of pregnancy-related conditions, blood-related conditions or infections. Let’s look at each of these possibilities in a bit more detail. Structural If there is not enough room in the womb for the baby to grow then premature birth may occur. The baby may be weak and unable to thrive if, for instance, the placental blood supply is impaired. This too may lead to a premature birth. If a woman has a weak cervix which dilates too soon this can lead to premature birth. If a woman is known to be at risk, for example, if she has had previous surgery which has damaged the opening to the womb, then a cervical stitch may help to prevent early dilation. Pregnancy-related conditions Certain medical conditions specific to pregnancy, if left untreated, can cause pre-term labour. Examples include pregnancy-induced diabetes and obstetric cholesta

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