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What is premature labour?<\/h4>\n

Labour is when regular contractions lead to opening up of the cervix (neck of the womb). This normally occurs at between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. If it occurs before 37 weeks, it is known as premature labour.
\nHaving a baby early is common: eight in 100 babies are born before 37 weeks. Very premature birth is much less common, with less than one in 100 babies being born at between 22 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
\nAbout one-quarter of babies born prematurely are delivered early by the team looking after them because there are concerns about the health of the mother and\/or baby. This is done either by having labour started off (being induced) or by having a caesarean section. However, most babies are born early because labour starts naturally sooner than it should.<\/div><\/div>\n

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What could premature birth mean for my baby?<\/h4>\n

Having a baby born early can be worrying and distressing for parents. Your doctor and\/or midwife will be happy to talk to you about this and give you information about support groups that you might find helpful.<\/p>\n

Premature babies have an increased risk of health problems, particularly with breathing, feeding and infection. The earlier your baby is born, the more likely he or she is to have these problems and your baby may need to be looked after in a neonatal unit. However, more than eight out of ten premature babies born after 28 weeks survive and only a small number will have serious long-term disability. Many survivors (as children) who have long-term health problems still rate their quality of life as being good.<\/p>\n

If you give birth before 24 weeks of pregnancy, it is sadly much less likely that your baby will survive. Babies who do survive after such a premature birth often have serious health problems. The possible treatment and outcomes for your baby in your individual situation will be discussed with you.<\/p>\n

You will be supported to spend as much time as you can with your baby. Breast milk is very important for premature babies: the doctors and nurses will talk to you about this and provide any support you need.<\/div>\n

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What causes premature labour?<\/h4>\n

For most women, the cause of premature labour is not found. It is thought that a number of factors, sometimes involving infection, can bring about a change in the cervix that causes labour to start.
\nHowever, there are certain factors that increase the risk. These include if:
\n\u2022 your waters have broken early
\n\u2022 you have had a premature birth or your waters broke before 37 weeks, in a previous pregnancy
\n\u2022 you have had a previous late miscarriage (after 14 weeks of pregnancy)
\n\u2022 you have had vaginal bleeding after 14 weeks in this pregnancy
\n\u2022 you have an abnormality in the shape of your womb
\n\u2022 you are carrying twins or triplets
\n\u2022 you have excess fluid around your baby
\n\u2022 you have a short cervix
\n\u2022 you are a smoker
\n\u2022 you have had fertility treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n

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