Although there are many reasons for premature birth, which can negatively affect the health of mother and baby, the exact cause is unknown.
15 percent of pregnancies result in premature birth. Premature births are the most important cause of deaths and birth sequelae in the neonatal period.
Births before 34 weeks are called early preterm (preterm = early birth), and those between 34-37 weeks are called late preterm (early birth).
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR EARLY BIRTH?
The most important risk factor for preterm birth is previous premature birth. is the story. Other reasons include multiple pregnancies, a history of cervical surgery, being pregnant at a very young or older age, and stress. However, we can reduce this risk rate by taking precautions against the symptoms of premature birth.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF EARLY LABOR?
-Regular or frequent contractions (contractions become increasingly severe at regular intervals)
Vague back and waist pain (especially this pain radiating to the back is important)
Pains similar to menstrual pain
Mild abdominal cramps
vaginal spotting
early breaking of water (preterm membrane rupture)
change in vaginal discharge type, watery, bloody or sticky mucus-like
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PRIMARY LABOR?
To prevent premature birth, cervical length measurement should be performed transvaginally in all pregnant women between 16 and 24 weeks. If the length is below 25 mm, vaginal progesterone treatment should be given. If the pregnant woman has a history of cervical conization and the cervical length measurement is 25 mm short, a cerclage suture (cervical suturing) can be placed.
If a pregnant woman gives birth under the 36th week of pregnancy. If there is a history, two methods can be followed. The first method is weekly intramuscular (intramuscular) progesterone treatment and transvaginal cervical length monitoring at 2-week intervals. During follow-ups, when the cervical length falls below 25 mm, a cerclage suture (cervical suturing) can be placed. The second method is Cervical lengthening is performed between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. If the length is below 25 mm, cerclage or vaginal progesterone treatment is performed. However, during this follow-up, if the previous premature birth was due to water breaking, a cerclage suture (sewing of the cervix) must be placed.
Cerclage suture is ineffective in multiple pregnancies. Vaginal progesterone treatment may be recommended for twin pregnant women whose transvaginal cervical length measurement is less than 25 mm between 19 and 24 weeks.
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