At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:
Premature (less than 37 weeks gestation) Full term (37 to 42 weeks gestation) Post term (born after 42 weeks gestation)
If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up about 15% of all premature births.
Health conditions and events in the mother may contribute to preterm labor. Examples are:
Diabetes Heart disease Infection (such as a urinary tract infection or infection of the amniotic membrane) Kidney disease
What causes Premature birth?
At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:
Premature (less than 37 weeks gestation) Full term (37 to 42 weeks gestation) Post term (born after 42 weeks gestation)
If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up about 15% of all premature births.
Health conditions and events in the mother may contribute to preterm labor. Examples are:
Diabetes Heart disease Infection (such as a urinary tract infection or infection of the amniotic membrane) {{NAME}} disease