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What is premature labor? A normal pregnancy should last about 40
weeks. Occasionally, labor may begin prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy because uterine contractions cause the cervix to open earlier than normal.
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/prematurelabor.html
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Upside: Very good overview on pre-term labor including background, risks factors, signs and prevention
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Preterm labor and birth - BabyCenter
Find out what causes preterm labor, how to tell if you're having it, and what will happen if you are.
www.babycenter.com/0_preterm-labor-and-birth_1055.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on pre-term labor and birth including background, symptoms, chances and what to do
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Preterm Labor - What you need to know:
Preterm labor is labor that occurs before your 37th week of pregnancy. (Most pregnancies last 38-42 weeks; your due date is 40 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period.)
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_1080.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation on pre-term labor and birth - risks, what to do and more
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Preterm Labor & Contractions
* Moderate to severe contractions in mid-pregnancy * Worried about taking Terbutaline for contractions * Second pregnancy after pre-term labor in the first * Related page: Advice about Being on ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/pretermlabor.html
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Upside: Summary of user advice
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Preterm Labor
Labor that begins before the end of the 37th week is considered "preterm" or "premature." Approximately 1 out of every 10 babies born in the United States is preterm. No one knows the exact cause of ...
pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000202.htm
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Upside: Very good overview on pre-term labor symptoms, treatment, prevention and more
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Reduce The Risk Of Preterm Labor
Labor that begins before the end of the 37th week is considered "preterm" or "premature." Approximately 1 out of every 10 babies born in the United States is preterm.
pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000228.htm
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Upside: Helpful information on reducing chances of pre-term labor
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Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
The more serious cousin to PROM, PPROM is usually a harbinger of an early delivery. What it is: The condition known as premature rupture of membranes, or PROM, occurs when the membraned sac holding ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/complications/preterm-rupture-of-membranes.aspx
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Upside: Detailed explanation of PPROM and understanding what it is, how common it is, symptoms and treatment
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Preterm labor: Prevention is key No one knows exactly what
causes preterm labor. Learn who's at risk of preterm labor — and what you can do about it. Most pregnancies last 38 to 42 weeks.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/preterm-labor/PR00118
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Upside: Good overview of preterm labor and specific information on prevention and how to handle
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Premature Labor
Occasionally, labor may begin prematurely. Although you may not be at risk for premature labor, it is important to know the signs and symptoms that may indicate an early onset of labor.
www.babies.sutterhealth.org/during/prematurelabor.html
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Upside: Very good overview on pre-mature labor
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Preterm Labor Alert
You've probably heard that as you near your due date, your uterus contracts occasionally as it grows, stretches, and "practices" for giving birth. These practice contractions are called Braxton-Hicks ...
us.pampers.com/en_US/content/type/101/contentId/12088.do
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Upside: Pamper's site on preparing for possibly having pre-term labor, including preventing and stopping pre-term labor
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