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Results 1 - 10 of 44 for Preterm birth
  1. Insufficient cervix 
    ... cerclage. These help in some cases to prevent preterm birth. ... Buhimschi CS, Mesiano S, Muglia LJ. Pathogenesis of spontaneous preterm birth. In: Lockwood CJ, Copel JA, Dugoff L, et ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000595.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Preterm labor 
    ... in the United States is born preterm. A preterm birth is one of the major reasons babies are ... Researchers do not know what actually causes preterm labor in ... risk of preterm labor, including: A previous preterm delivery A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000486.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bed rest during pregnancy 
    ... shown that being on bed rest can prevent preterm birth or other pregnancy problems. And some complications may also occur due to bed rest. If your provider recommends bed rest, discuss the pros and cons carefully with them.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000581.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Developmental disorders of the female genital tract 
    ... menstruation ( amenorrhea ) Pain with sex Repeated miscarriages or preterm births (may be due to an abnormal uterus) ... Cloacal abnormalities can cause fatal complications at birth. ... Painful abdominal lumps requiring surgery Repeated miscarriages
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001497.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Polyhydramnios 
    Buhimschi CS, Mesiano S, Muglia LJ. Pathogenesis of spontaneous preterm birth. In: Lockwood CJ, Copel JA, Dugoff L, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003267.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hydramnios 
    Buhimschi CS, Mesiano S, Muglia LJ. Pathogenesis of spontaneous preterm birth. In: Lockwood CJ, Copel JA, Dugoff L, et ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000599.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Breastfeeding - self-care 
    ... you to quit. Smoking increases your risks for preterm birth, still birth, and for having a smaller than ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000631.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. High blood pressure - children 
    ... snoring or sleep apnea Kidney disease History of preterm birth or low birth weight In most children, high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007696.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... is unclear whether the vaccine caused these events. Preterm birth and high blood pressure during pregnancy, including pre- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007797.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Premature infant 
    ... into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor . Late preterm babies who are born between 35 ... heart disease, and kidney disease, may contribute to preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001562.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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