Preterm Labor
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- Avoid Preterm Labor, Know What Increases Your Risk FactorsPreterm labor and delivery is a scary situation and is there anything we can do about it? What are the actual risk factors for preterm labor and are they avoidable?
A Woman's Struggle to Confront and Cope with Her Innermost Thoughts and Feelings Related to Reoccurring Preterm Labor and the Importance of Related External Factors: an In-Depth Article Critique of Three Clinical StudiesThis semester, I researched a topic that hits home. I felt some comfort knowing that other women have felt what I felt and coped how I coped when facing repeat preterm labor. In reading their words, I saw my own feelings and fears on the pages before me.- The Risks of Having Twins and Multiple BabiesWhat are some risks to mothers and babies during pregnancy?
- Five Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Preterm LaborPreterm labor can strike anyone, but does not necessarily indicate a preterm delivery.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms and Preterm LaborIt was 3 a.m., and I was unable to get comfortable with my 36-week big belly. I decided that perhaps the couch would be a bit more comfortable. I was feeling slight cramps. I remembered the doctor telling me to drink some water and lay on my left side.- How to Prevent or Stop Preterm LaborPreterm labor and birth are complicated and challenging issues, even in today's sophisticated medical realm. As many as 12 percent of pregnant women experience labor earlier than is considered safe for their babies.
- How to Prevent Preterm LaborThis article will offer tips on preventing premature labor and delivery.
- Bleeding During the Third Trimester of PregnancyWhat causes vaginal bleeding during the last trimester of pregnancy? Here are some of the potential causes of spotting late in pregnancy.
- Understanding High Amniotic Fluid LevelsAre you looking for detailed information about high amniotic fluid levels? Here we will discuss what you need to know about polyhydramnios.
- My Preterm Labor ExperienceAfter a fall at 24 weeks, I started having contractions and dilating. A hospital stay and prescription medications helped me deliver a healthy baby at 39 weeks.
- Easy Hydrators for Summer PregnanciesHave a queasy stomach? Can't handle another cup of water? Try one of these yummy alternatives.
- Drugs Used to Stop Preterm Labor May Harm InfantsMany women are faced with a difficult decision - should they have their baby prematurely, or should they take drugs to stop premature labor? Researchers have found an association between these drugs and health risks to the infant.
What You Should Know: Preterm LaborPart of my pregnancy series, this article covers risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for preterm labor. Be sure to check out my other articles on pregnancy and birth, as well as homebirth.