Certain pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, placental abruption, and genetic factors can cause a woman to go into labor early or cause a doctor to need to induce labor for the mother’s and baby’s health. Twins and other multiples are often born early as well. You can help lower your chance of going into preterm labor by staying healthy throughout your pregnancy. This includes:
Managing chronic health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure
Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs
Protecting against infection