About this document
Understanding Preterm Labor Causes & Management by Cheney Balbuena is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Preterm/premature labor is defined as labor occurring before 37 weeks of gestation and can be caused by infections, uterine abnormalities, multiple pregnancies, or maternal health factors like smoking. Signs may include back pain, vaginal discharge, or contractions. Management focuses on stopping contractions with medications, administering steroids to aid fetal lung development if birth cannot be delayed, and treating any underlying infections or conditions. Premature rupture of membranes also requires sim
- Author
- Cheney Balbuena
- Language
- EN