Preterm labour is labour that happens too early, before 37 completed weeks of pr...

Preterm labour is labour that happens too early, before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. In a growing human foetus, several organ systems mature between 34 and 37 weeks, and the fetus reaches adequate maturity by the end of this period. Babies born before the 37th week may have to battle with some challenges but a lot of them make it through especially if they were not earlier than 28 weeks. Preterm labour can lead to early birth but if you get necessary help when needed, you may carry the baby to term or at least shift delivery a bit forward while baby is medically assisted to survive if born, delivery can usually be delayed for a few days to a week using drugs that suppress contractions. During this critical window, a doctor can administer corticosteroids, which can improve fetal health by speeding up lung maturation.

Pregnancy and You 09 Jul, 2013

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