Women who develop early labor are at risk for early delivery. Their babies may be small and may have many problems. One of the most common problems is trouble with breathing. The cause of early labor is not known. Many factors can increase your chance of having early labor such as being pregnant with twins or having a large amount of amniotic fluid.
Early treatment can prevent an early delivery.
Listed below are signs and symptoms of early labor, true labor and false labor. Weeks Uterine contractions or tightening of the abdomen that happen every ten minutes or more often. Menstrual-like cramping in the lower abdomen that may be constant or may come and go. Dull backache felt in the lower portion of the back. It may be constant or may come and go.