{"id":56178,"date":"2025-08-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56178"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:50:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:20:20","slug":"premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Premature Childbirth: Understanding the Risks, Signs, and Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a child is born before 37 weeks of gestation, it is called premature childbirth, or preterm birth. Typically, a full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, which is crucial for the baby&#8217;s complete growth and development before birth. Premature birth can be prevented or managed with the correct information and care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue reading for more information about premature childbirth, its causes, early signs, and how you can reduce the risks of potential complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_Premature_Childbirth\" >Causes of Premature Childbirth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#Signs_of_Premature_Labour\" >Signs of Premature Labour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#Preterm_Birth_Symptoms_in_The_Baby\" >Preterm Birth Symptoms in The Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#Preterm_Birth_Management\" >Preterm Birth Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#How_to_Prevent_Preterm_Labor\" >How to Prevent Preterm Labor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#What_If_It_Cant_Be_Stopped\" >What If It Can\u2019t Be Stopped?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/premature-childbirth-causes-signs-and-prevention\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Premature_Childbirth\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Premature Childbirth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per an NIH study, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32524596\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preterm childbirth is responsible for 35% of all newborn <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deaths (younger than 28 days), making it a serious infant health issue. There can be many causes of preterm birth, including infection, placental issues, mother\u2019s well-being, etc., such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine infections, urinary tract infections, or infection in the cervix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension, diabetes, or thyroid problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol use, or poor nutrition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having twins, triplets, or multiple pregnancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting pregnant in less than 6 months after the previous pregnancy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilation of the cervix too early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abruption in the placenta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical injury or stress in the later stages of pregnancy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, the exact reason remains unknown, making routine antenatal care all the more essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Premature_Labour\"><\/span><strong>Signs of Premature Labour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying the early signs of premature labour plays a vital role in seeking timely medical help and potentially delaying delivery. Here are the signs to be very careful about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent contractions or regular or frequent contractions (more than four in an hour)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A constant, low, dull backache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure on the pelvis region or in the lower abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramps that feel like menstrual pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A change in vaginal discharge that appears watery, mucus-y, or bloody<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal bleeding or spotting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sudden gush or slow trickle of fluid from the vagina, indicating a ruptured membrane.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to contact your healthcare provider immediately if any of these signs appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preterm_Birth_Symptoms_in_The_Baby\"><\/span><strong>Preterm Birth Symptoms in The Baby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a child is born before the full gestation period, it doesn\u2019t get enough time to fully grow and develop. This may lead to health issues in the baby as it grows older. Here are the tell-tale signs:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small size with a disproportionately large head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thin, shiny skin with visible veins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor muscle tone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in feeding or sucking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unstable body temperature due to a lack of body fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulties due to underdeveloped lungs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice and low blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing or vision problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms typically require specialised neonatal care, sometimes in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). After birth, the doctor will assess the baby&#8217;s health to determine the type of care they may need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preterm_Birth_Management\"><\/span><strong>Preterm Birth Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, preterm labour can stop early birth on its own or with the help of the right treatments. The management procedure that your doctor chooses depends on the condition of both mother and child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the preterm birth treatments that can help stop premature childbirth or improve the child\u2019s health after preterm delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tocolytes help slow or stop labour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids are used to accelerate the baby\u2019s lung development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics can reduce the risks of infection if the water breaks too early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium sulphate can be given to minimise the risk of cerebral palsy in the baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone supplementation can help prevent early contractions and strengthen the uterine walls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56184\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-15-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"interesting fact about early birth\" width=\"724\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-15-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-15-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-15.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Preterm_Labor\"><\/span><strong>How to Prevent Preterm Labor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/preterm-birth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is essential to have a minimum of eight fetal health checkups with your healthcare professionals throughout pregnancy, starting from the 12th week. It can play a key role in identifying and managing risk factors of premature birth, such as infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other methods that can help reduce the risk of premature labour are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate spacing between pregnancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy weight before and during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating infections promptly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying hydrated and avoiding extreme physical or emotional stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_It_Cant_Be_Stopped\"><\/span><strong>What If It Can\u2019t Be Stopped?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many high-risk cases, the preterm delivery can\u2019t be stopped. The newborn child may require the following health support:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing support, such as CPAP or mechanical ventilation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding assistance, including tube feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature control, through incubators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring for infections or other complications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/early-pregnancy-signs\/\">Early Pregnancy Signs to Watch Out For<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature childbirth is among the leading causes of death among children under the age of 5 years. It is a complex condition and is affected by medical, environmental, and lifestyle factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is serious, early detection of symptoms and proper care can help improve the child&#8217;s survival rate and overall health. Therefore, if you&#8217;re planning to conceive, it is essential to stay informed and schedule regular foetal health monitoring to avoid preterm birth complications. The sooner action is taken, the better it will be for the mother and the child.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a child is born before 37 weeks of gestation, it is called premature childbirth, or preterm birth. Typically, a full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, which is crucial for the baby&#8217;s complete growth and development before birth. Premature birth can be prevented or managed with the correct information and care. 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