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Preterm Labor: Definition and Management by Israel Wosene is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses preterm labor and prematurity. It defines preterm labor as the onset of labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Preterm labor is the leading cause of preterm birth, which accounts for most perinatal mortality. The document outlines the diagnosis of preterm labor and lists its potential complications for both mother and infant. It also discusses the etiology and risk factors of preterm labor as well as the general management of preterm labor, including tocolysis, fetal monitoring, deliver
- Author
- Israel Wosene
- Language
- EN