What is preterm pregnancy? causes and risk factor by dr umarish

 General summary

Preterm labor is a birth that occurs more than three weeks before the baby's due date. In other words, prenatal delivery is labor that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy.

Premature babies often experience serious health problems, especially those born prematurely. Labor complications often vary. But before a child is born, he has the same problem.

 Labor is complete between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation
    He was very premature, born between 32 and 34 weeks' gestation
    Early, less than 32 weeks
    Early, at or before 25 weeks of gestation.

 

 Symptom:

    Your child may have subtle signs of maturity or an obvious problem.

    Some of the early signs of pregnancy include:

        Small size with big head
        Sharper shape, less rounded features than before due to less fat storage
        Hair (lanugo) covers most of the body
        Low temperature, especially immediately after birth in the delivery room, due to lack of fat stores
        Shortness of breath or shortness of breath
        Lack of swallowing and swallowing reflex, making it difficult to eat

    This table shows the average weight, length and head circumference of premature babies at different gestational ages by sex.

    This table shows the average weight, length and head circumference of premature babies at different gestational ages by sex.
    Weight, length and head circumference according to male pregnancy

• Gestational age	Weight	Length	Head circumference
  40 weeks	7 lbs., 15 oz. (3.6 kg)	20 in. (51 cm)	13.8 in. (35 cm)
  35 weeks	5 lbs., 8 oz. (2.5 kg)	18.1 in. (46 cm)	12.6 in. (32 cm)
  32 weeks	3 lbs., 15.5 oz. (1.8 kg)	16.5 in. (42 cm)	11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
  28 weeks	2 lbs., 6.8 oz. (1.1 kg)	14.4 in. (36.5 cm)	10.2 in. (26 cm)
  24 weeks	1 lb., 6.9 oz. (0.65 kg)	12.2 in. (31 cm)	8.7 in. (22 cm)

  Particular attention:
  
  If you have a premature baby, the baby may need a longer hospital stay in a special nursery. Depending on the care your baby needs, you may be admitted to an intensive care unit or a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). There are professionals and organizations that provide childcare training to take care of your child. Feel free to ask.
  
  Your baby will need additional help with breastfeeding and care soon after birth. Your healthcare team can help you understand what you need and what your child's treatment plan will look like.
  dangerous things
  
  The cause of preterm birth is often obvious. However, there are known

      There are many miscarriages or miscarriages
      Injury or damage
  
  For unknown reasons, black women are more likely to have children than women of other races. But premature birth can happen to anyone. In fact, many pregnant women are unaware of the risks involved.
  Problem
  
  While not all premature babies have problems, being born prematurely can cause short- and long-term health problems. Babies are often born prematurely and the risk of complications is high. Birth weight also plays an important role.
  
  Some problems may be evident at birth, while others may develop later.
  Short term problem
  
  Difficulties in labor in the first week can be:
  
      Breathing problems. Premature babies may have trouble breathing because their breathing isn't developed yet. If a baby's lungs lack surfactant, a substance that allows them to expand, breathing problems can occur when the lungs cannot expand and contract properly.
      Heart problems. The most common heart problems in premature babies are the ductus arteriosus (PDA) and hypotension. The PDA is a continuous space between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
      Brain problems. If the baby is born, the risk of bleeding into the brain, known as intracranial hemorrhage, is high. Most bleeding is light and goes away with no short-term effects. However, some children develop brain tumors that cause permanent brain damage.
      Safety
  
      Although the cause of preterm birth is often unknown, there are many things women, especially women at risk, can do to reduce their risk of preterm birth, including:
          progesterone pills. Women with a history of infertility, a small cervix, or both can take progesterone supplements to reduce the risk of miscarriage.
  
         This is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy in women with a short cervix or women with a history of a short cervix leading to infertility.
  
          During the procedure, the uterus is covered in a thick lining which can provide additional support to the uterus. The cast is removed when the baby is born. Ask your doctor if you should avoid these activities during pregnancy.
  

•  risk factors for childbirth, including:
  
      It was born with strength
      Pregnancy with twins, triplets or more
      The duration of pregnancy is less than six months
      Pregnancy and in vitro fertilization
      Problems with the uterus, uterus or placenta
      Smoking or using drugs
      Some bacteria, especially amniotic fluid and genitals
      Some diseases such as hypertension and diabetes
      Not overweight or obese for pregnancy