preterm delivery what are risk factors?
The risk of health problems is greatest for babies born before 34 weeks of pregnancy. But babies born between 34 weeks of pregnancy and 37 weeks of pregnancy also are at risk. What are risk factors for preterm birth? Factors that increase the risk of preterm birth include the following: Having a previous preterm birth; Having a short cervix
Any pregnant woman can have preterm labor and premature birth, even if sheâs done everything right during pregnancy. However, certain factors can make some women more likely than others to go into labor and give birth early. These risk factors include: multiple gestation (more than one baby in the womb) history of premature birth