Premature Labour (Noun)
Meaning
Labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A pregnant woman is considered to be in premature labour if her body begins the labour process before 37 weeks of gestation.
- In most cases of premature labour, doctors attempt to slow down the contractions using various medical treatments to prevent further complications.
- Risk factors such as cervical insufficiency, certain medical conditions, and smoking increase a woman's likelihood of going into premature labour.
- Researchers continue to investigate various potential causes and preventions for premature labour in hopes of improving the chances for healthier full-term pregnancies.
- Monitoring a fetus that was delivered via premature labour for a short time following birth may reveal conditions associated with respiratory issues due to early gestational release.