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Preterm labor: What it means, what to watch for, and when to call

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...
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Preterm Labour: Causes, Warning Signs, and Care

A full-term pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. However, sometimes labour may start early. If labour starts after 20 weeks and before 37 weeks, then it is called preterm labour or premature labour. This ...
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Signs of premature labor

Contractions (abdomen tightens like a fist). Change in discharge (leaking fluid or bleeding from vagina). Pelvic pressure (the feeling that baby is pushing down). Low, dull bachache. Cramps (that feel ...
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What’s Behind Preterm Birth? Scientists Just Found a Big Clue

A typical human pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but most parents know this number is only a rough estimate. Babies are born on a seemingly unpredictable timeline, with a normal pregnancy ranging from 38 to ...
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Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?

In honor of Women’s Health Month, reproductive health researcher and Assistant Professor Scott Barnett from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology shares the sobering reality of the rising ...
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Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics

Melissa Skala receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Kristin Myers receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science ...