Master of Clinical Embryology, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diplomat of Indian Board Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecologist, Nashik
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31years experience
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Which of the following cause preterm labor in most women?
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One s lifestyle and certain habits can cause a lot of complications in a pregnancy. Smoking and drinking alcohol are strictly prohibited for any pregnant woman in this world since they are healthy neither for the baby nor for the mother therefore, consuming either of those is highly careless and a definite cause for preterm labor. Whereas, any unnatural weight gain during pregnancy is also one of the causes. Stick to a healthy diet that does not involve any alcohol or smoking. If you cannot, you will definitely go through a lot of complications throughout your life.
Flu-like symptom is not a sign of preterm labor.
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Flu-like symptoms are signs of preterm labor. Nausea, vomiting and even diarrhea can indicate towards an early labor. If you witness any of these symptoms, you should call up and check with your doctor. This can be confirmed further if you cannot tolerate having any form of liquids for at least eight hours straight. If any of the above-mentioned situations occur, you need to consult with your doctor since any form of secondary-problem during a pregnancy can be bothersome in general.
Exercise increases the risk of preterm delivery.
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Exercise is anything but harmful for your body. Exercising can, in fact, prove to be very beneficial for a pregnant woman. Not only does it help you deliver with less pain but it also helps you deliver normally on time. Preterm labor can be avoided if one indulges in exercises recommended by their gynecologist. Do not try to do exercises according to your own whims and fancies. Only try those workouts or stretches that have been recommended by a specialist.
Contractions at what interval confirm preterm labor?
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Contractions every four to five minutes mean that you are almost eight meters down to when your baby is supposed to be delivered. Therefore, if you start having contractions after every ten minutes, know that this is not a good sign and that it means preterm labor. Always ask someone else to keep a check on your contractions since your pain might not allow you to keep the right check on your own contractions. This might end up being troublesome.
Which of the following can also indicate preterm labor?
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This kind of pain will usually be in your lower back because of the weight of the baby being on your lower half of the spine. Usually, the pain goes away if you switch sides or stretch a little. However, to distinguish it as a preterm labor pain, know that it will easily go away no matter what you do. If you get shooting backaches, try out some home remedies for a while. If they do not work out, call up your doctor immediately.
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