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What can you tell me about premature labor?
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Premature labor: Preterm labor is labor that happens too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Preterm labor can lead to premature birth. This means your baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born this early can face serious health problems. About 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely each year in this country. http://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/preterm-labor-and-premature-birth.aspx
Answered 10/18/2015
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