What are the symptoms of premature delivery?

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Preterm delivery refers to the delivery between 28 weeks and less than 37 weeks of pregnancy. The newborn delivered at this time is called premature infant, weighing 1000-2499g. Premature delivery accounts for 5% - 15% of the total number of deliveries in China. About 15% of premature infants die in the neonatal period. What are the symptoms of premature delivery? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

What are the symptoms of premature delivery?

The main clinical manifestation of preterm labor is uterine contraction, initially irregular uterine contraction, often accompanied by a small amount of vaginal bleeding or bloody secretions, later developed into regular uterine contraction. The cervical canal first subsided and then expanded.

Uterine contraction is one of the main basis to judge premature delivery. The common uterine contraction is not regular, and the contraction frequency is not high. In late pregnancy, if the uterus contracts regularly, the contraction frequency is high, and the lower abdomen is soft and hard, and the muscles are swollen, these conditions may be the precursor of premature delivery.

The fetus is protected by amniotic fluid. Early water breaking is a kind of urinating fluid from the lower body of pregnant women. It usually occurs after seven months of pregnancy, and then there will be symptoms of lower abdominal pain. When this situation occurs, pregnant women should lie on their back and raise their hips. At the same time, they should pay attention to the health of their lower body. If the situation does not improve after rest, they should seek medical advice in time.

matters needing attention

We can get health guidance during pregnancy. If there is abnormal situation, we can find and treat it as soon as possible. In addition, we should pay attention to reasonable life and avoid infection of related organs. Pregnant women should protect the fetus from the influence of external harmful substances, such as noise, environmental pollution, dust, high temperature, etc.