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Causes of Preterm Labor
A look at preterm labor and its causes.
Medications for Preterm Labor
A look at medications used for preterm labor.
Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor
A look at the Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor.
Treatment of Preterm Labor
A look at preterm labor and its treatment.
Am I at risk for preterm labor because of my family history?
A question and answer about whether or not the risk of preterm labor is increase if there is a family history of it.
Ask An OB.com/ Preterm Labor and Delivery
Ask An OB.com is the premier website for medical information in pregnancy. If you have questions about signs or symptoms of preterm labor, preterm labor protocols or management and prognosis, we have the information you need.
Can Taking Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Help Prevent Pre-Term Labor?
There are a number of benefits that a woman can provide her growing baby based on the nutritional decisions that she makes. Getting enough folic acid, for example, can help with neural development. Om...
Common Drugs to Stop Labor
The following is a list of drugs that have been used in attempts to stop labor. Please note that only Ritodrine has been approved by the FDA for this purpose. The others are being used "off-label", based upon varying amounts of research of varying quality.
DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Premature Birth
Some new studies show that there is a link between DHA Omega-3 fatty acids and premature birth. This should come as no surprise to anyone, as it is common knowledge that there are a number of benefits...
Pre term Babies - Chances of Survival
A baby that is born before the 37th week of pregnancy is considered to be pre-term. Pre-term babies may experience a variety of health problems, and have a lower survival rate. In ages past, ...
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