Notes for pregnant mothers to avoid premature birth

Premature birth is when a baby is born between 32 weeks and before 36 weeks. Very premature birth is when the fetus is between 28 weeks and 33 weeks and 6 days.

Extremely preterm birth is when the fetus is less than 28 weeks old. Late preterm birth is when the fetus is between 34 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days old. Preventing preterm birth is something that pregnant mothers need to pay attention to.

Signs of premature birth

Have 4 contractions in 20 minutes or 8 contractions in 60 minutes.

Cervix dilates 2 cm or more or is at least 80% effaced.

There are changes in the cervix that are recognized on several consecutive examinations.

Water breaks.

There are also some signs and symptoms that help diagnose premature labor early, such as pink mucus or cervical mucus, back pain, abdominal heaviness, cramps, intestinal cramps that may be accompanied by diarrhea...

Things pregnant mothers need to note to avoid premature birth

Mothers should avoid overwork or over-exercise. They should rest more, especially in the last weeks of pregnancy.

Notes for pregnant mothers to avoid premature birth.

During pregnancy, pregnant women should absolutely avoid smoking (or inhaling cigarette smoke) because some of the toxic substances contained in cigarette smoke can cause premature birth. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during the last weeks of pregnancy.

If the mother has a fever, vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, etc., she should quickly see a doctor. In addition, pregnant women should also have regular check-ups to detect and treat abnormalities early.

A moderate weight gain during pregnancy is also a stable factor, helping to avoid premature birth. Being too light or too heavy can easily lead to premature birth. After pregnancy, try to control your body weight gain within 12-15 kg.

The more urine is excreted in the later stages of pregnancy, if not paying attention to hygiene, it can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. Severe infections can cause the membranes to rupture early, leading to premature birth.

Therefore, you should choose 100% cotton underwear that is breathable. If you have a lot of discharge, you can use sanitary napkins, but you must pay attention to changing them regularly and avoid washing the vagina too many times to avoid washing away the mucus that protects the vagina.

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