Raynaud's is a fairly rare disorder of the blood vessels supplying the skin. During a Raynaud's attack, the blood vessels narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas. It makes parts of your body (usually fingers, toes, nose and ears) feel numb and cool in cold temperatures or under stress.
PPROM is associated with 30-40% of preterm deliveries and is the leading identifiable cause of preterm delivery. PPROM complicates 3% of all pregnancies and occurs in approximately 150,000 pregnancies yearly in the United States.
The presence of a bacterial or viral infection during pregnancy can increase risk for preterm labor and premature birth. An infection can develop in any part of a womanâs reproductive or urinary tract, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, urethra, bladder, or kidneys. An infection can also occur in the bloodstream.