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Premature Labor affects about 12% of babies in the U.S. and can happen as early by 28 weeks. Early detection is important.
by Patricia Hughes
Preterm or premature labor affects about 12 percent of babies born each year in the United States, according to statistics from the March of Dimes. Preterm labor is classified as labor that begins at or before the 36th week of pregnancy. Most preterm births occur after 32 weeks, but 6% of all preterm births happen by the 28th week of pregnancy. Early detection is crucial for doctors to stop the labor or provide other potentially life saving treatments for the baby and mother.
There are some warning signs of preterm labor. Some things to watch for include:
Contractions that occur at least ten minutes apart can be a sign of early labor and can be mild enough in the beginning to be confused with Braxton Hicks contractions, or false labor. These contractions may or may not have regular intervals, but if you have having at least four or five an hour, call your doctor or midwife.
Cramping: The severity of cramping or pain in the abdomen can vary, depending on the individual. In many cases, this has been described as similar to the cramping experienced during a typical period.
Discharge: Most pregnant women experience some degree of discharge during their pregnancies. Any changes in vaginal discharge, particularly clear fluid, spotting or bleeding should be reported to your doctor or midwife immediately. Any fluid loss should be reported to your health care provider. Some women mistakenly think they will feel a gush of fluid if the membranes rupture, but it can be a slow trickle, if blocked by the baby's head.
Infection: Certain infections, particularly Beta strep, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases can play a role in preterm birth. The best way to reduce this risk is to treat any infections, report symptoms to the doctor and for your health care provider to carefully monitor you for signs of preterm labor.
Low Back Pain: Lower back pain can be an early warning sign of preterm labor, as well as a discomfort of pregnancy. Sudden lower back pain should be reported to your doctor, since it can be a sign of early labor. What is sometimes mistaken for normal discomfort can actually be back labor.More on Signs of Premature Labor
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by Jennifer Shakeel
Pregnancy symptoms vary from women to women. Are you wondering if you are pregnant, but you haven’t missed your period yet, and haven't taken a pregnancy test? Believe it or not there are symptoms of pregnancy that you can experience before you miss your period. I should pause for a moment and tell you that some of these symptoms can also be a signal that your period is about to start. What you need to pay attention to is whether or not these are symptoms that you have every month or if they are new. Also, it is possible for you to have a period and still be pregnant. If your period is lighter than usual or if the length of it is shorter, and/or if the symptoms you are experiencing are new, you could be pregnant. Here are a few symptoms that can be early signs of pregnancy.
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Fatigue can be a big indicator of a possible pregnancy. It is during early pregnancy that our levels of progesterone hit new heights, which can put us to sleep. Fatigue in early pregnancy can also be triggered by low blood sugar, low blood pressure coupled with increased blood production.
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by Jennifer Shakeel
You just found out you are pregnant, and now you are wondering whether or not your are carrying twins. Not that most women wonder this, the curiosity or fear is usually sparked by comments such as, “Wow! Are you sure you’re not carrying twins, you seem big for how pregnant you are.” While it is important to refrain from slapping this innocent person upside the head from making such a comment, there are a number of indicators that you might experience physically that could give you an inkling as to whether or not the bundle of joy is going to be a double whammy. With that said, here are some of the first signs of twin pregnancy.
The Weight Factor During Pregnancy
Obviously the first thing to consider is weight gain, take for granted that is what sparks the comments to begin with. When you are pregnant there is a certain amount of weight your doctors expect you to gain during your pregnancy, typically that is 20 to 25 pounds. Most of that weight will come in the last trimester. However if you are carrying twins, then by the time you are in your second trimester you will already be at about 20 pounds with an entire trimester to go. More on Signs of a Twin Pregnancy
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The decision to have a baby is often filled with a variety of different emotions. Although bringing a new baby into this world is a joyous occasion, pregnancy can often bring on a variety of different symptoms. One of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy is fatigue.
During the early stages of pregnancy, your body is trying to work double time in order to keep up with all of the changes that are occurring. Some of the changes that are occurring include an increase production of hormones, as well as an increased blood flow. Along with the increased blood flow, the heart is pumping faster and harder to accommodate the additional blood flow. The increased blood is necessary in order for the growing fetus to get the nutrients it needs.
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Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting experience for parents. This particular event marks the beginning of many new experiences and life-changing events. However, there are many women who experience complications with mood swings immediately following the birth of a child. This is referred to as “postpartum depression”. It is essential that women and men understand this common form of depression. Here, you will learn about postpartum depression, the most common signs and symptoms associated with this medical condition, and more. More on Understanding Postpartum Depression
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In days past it would often take weeks to get the results of a pregnancy test, after a visit to your doctor. Today, when you start to experience some of the early signs of pregnancy, you can have the answer in minutes.
Home pregnancy tests work much the same way as those carried out by professional labs. Both test for the presence and level of a hormone called hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in blood or urine. Blood samples are considered more reliable, but certainly less pleasant, particularly for home tests. Most of them test urine.
Two criteria chiefly determine the worth of a home pregnancy test: readability and sensitivity. More on EPT and Home Pregnancy Tests
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What are some of the early signs of labor? Are you ready? After 9 months it all comes down to this. Most women are both excited and a little nervious at the same time. During pregnancy, the greatest fear of a woman who has never conceived a child before is labor pain. Many pregnant women are afraid that they will miss the signs of labor, making them unprepared for their child’s delivery. The amazing thing about pregnancy and the female body is that no pregnant woman can miss the early signs of labor because her body will provide her with clues to tell her that the start of labor is approaching.
For some women, labor only lasts a few hours, while others experience more than a day of labor. Although this part of pregnancy is the most dreaded time, many women say that it is as rewarding as it is a scary experience.
Majority of women experience the early signs of labor weeks before the actual delivery. These signs will help the mother to prepare her body for the approaching delivery. If this is your first pregnancy, expect the early signs of labor to occur weeks before the estimated schedule of your delivery. Otherwise, you can expect these signs to be present a few hours before delivery. More on Pregnancy: Early Signs Of Labor
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The early signs of pregnancy are not the same for every woman. Whether this is your first time to become pregnant or you have already experience labor and everything that goes with it once or twice in your life, be aware that your body will react differently to each pregnancy.
The signs of pregnancy will also vary in their duration, intensity and frequency. Since the earliest symptoms of pregnancy are similar to those you pre-menstrual discomforts you feel, it is normal to mistake them from each other. More on Early Signs Of Pregnancy
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Pregnancy is a joyous time but it can also be uncomfortable in many ways throughout your nine month journey. However, while some aspects of it are within normal range, others can signal serious issues. It is helpful to know some of the warning signs. Only your physician can provide you with definitive answers, but knowing some of the common risk signals can help mothers decide whether to seek professional advice. It cannot be stressed enough, one should always err on the side of caution and seek medical advice when something does not seem right or you have any concerns. More on What Are Some Danger Signs Of Pregnancy?
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Well, you just found out that you are pregnant! Congratulations!! It is a time of excitement, joy, happiness, nervousness, anxiety, confusion, ecstasy; basically almost every single emotion can be included in the matter of pregnancy. It is truly one of the most major and most important times in both a man and a woman’s life, and this is why it is so important to understand some things about your pregnancy, such as your pso that you can worry more about your being happy than being confused as to what is going on. We hope this site will help eliminate some of the confusion and anxiety. One of the first things you want to know when you find out you are pregnant, is when will the big day be?More on How Can You Determine Your Due Date?
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