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What Is Preterm Birth?

Preterm or premature birth is when a baby is before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This includes the birth of a baby that has not matured properly due to poor fetal development. In most cases, the vital organs of the baby are underdeveloped and can have developmental delays in the future.

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What Is Preterm Birth?

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  1. What Is Preterm Birth? Preterm or premature birth is when a baby is before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This includes the birth of a baby that has not matured properly due to poor fetal development. In most cases, the vital organs of the baby are underdeveloped and can have developmental delays in the future. www.drprasenjitroy.com

  2. Risk Factors You may consult with Gynecologists & Obstetrician Doctors in Siliguri to analyze the underlying factors. Some of the common risk factors include: • Advanced age • Unhealthy weight • Gynaecological disorders • Fetal abnormalities • Multiple pregnancies • Chronic health conditions www.drprasenjitroy.com

  3. Potential Causes In most cases, premature birth occurs without any cause while in some cases, there might be some underlying factors such as: • Placental conditions • Preeclampsia • Cervical issues • Consumption of alcohol • Infection during pregnancy • Diabetes and heart disease www.drprasenjitroy.com

  4. Prevention Tips There is no single way to manage or prevent preterm bird but there are numerous tips which can reduce your risk of premature birth some of which are • Lifestyle changes • Regular checkups • Manage chronic diseases • Wait between pregnancies • Take proper neonatal care •Don’t miss medications www.drprasenjitroy.com

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