What is the Cause of Preterm Labor?
The cause of preterm labor is not completely understood. It is known that certain situations are associated with preterm labor and may increase your risk for early delivery. Very common factors would include carrying more than one baby (twins or triplets) or having had a preterm delivery in the past. Your practitioner may discuss these factors with you. At this time, preterm labor can’t be prevented. We can only do the next best thing — identify it early and treat it effectively to help the pregnancy continue. Warning Signs of Preterm Labor Early recognition of the signs of preterm labor may result in better management of your pregnancy. We feel that because you are the only person who stays “close” to your uterus 24 hours a day, you should be the one who can identify these signs early. You probably have a better sense of the changes occurring within your body than anyone else. The following are signs that occur during preterm labor. However, they can also be a very normal part of a h
