Question 1

can sex or orgasm cause preterm labor at 35 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: will not cause preterm labor. However, if you already are at risk or in preterm labor, this could make it worse. If placenta location is attached at the cervical opening (placenta previa), bleeding could be a big problem. For your specific case, talk to your doctor to be sure, they know your specifics.

Question 2

what can happen if your at high risk of preterm labor and have sex?

Accepted Answer

Contractions: Intercourse can stimulate contractions.  If you are at risk for preterm birth, i would discuss with your ob/gyn before having sex to see if it is ok or not.

Question 3

does ivh only occur in preterm babies?

Accepted Answer

No: Intraventricular hemorrhage (ivh) can occur in a child of any age, for a variety of reasons. However, ivh occurs most commonly in newborn preterm infants, with the risk increasing as gestational age decreases. Ivh in term infants can occur, but is usually a prenatal, not postnatal, event.

Question 4

if there are no known causes to having a preterm baby, are the chances still high to deliver early again? or would there have to have been an issue?

Accepted Answer

Pre term baby: There is a good chance that you will be able to carry your baby to term there may have been a one time happening that affected your first pregnancy.

Question 5

what are signs of preterm labour?

Accepted Answer

Pain, bleeding.: Usually preterm labor is manifested with abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, fever or leaking fluid per vaginam. As it progresses to preterm birth, it invariably causes severe pelvic pain and pressure and should be managed in a tertiary hospital with nicu availability.

Question 6

is delivery at 33 weeks considered preterm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The definition of "term" gestation is 38-42 weeks, so prior to 38 weeks is considered pre-term, or premature labor.

Question 7

what is considered a preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Preterm labor is when the uterus starts regular contractions and tries to deliver the baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. 1 in 8-10 pregnancies are born preterm, which may cause cause problems with the baby.

Question 8

what are the signs of preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

Contractions, other: Contractions with cervical change before term define preterm labor. They can be mild or irregular, accompanied by discharge, back pain, etc. If preterm, especially with risk factors (eg, twins, diabetes), it is always appropriate to call OB or go to labor & delivery asap. An evaluation by physician is needed. Sometimes a transfer to a perinatal center is required, and it can take time to mobilize.

Question 9

what are the risk factors for preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many risk factors for preterm birth. The best predictor is a previous preterm delivery with a  prior pregnancy. Other risk factors include multiple gestation, short cervix, cigarette smoking, being a teenager, short interval between pregnancies, drug use, poor nutrition and being underweight or very overweight.

Question 10

what are the chances of bv leads preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

BV: a study was done in 2000 on the pregnant women with diagnosis of BV, they randomized them into 2 groups, one received treatment for BV and the other group didn't, the outcome was the same in both groups, BV didn't increase the risk of Pre-term labor.

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