Preterm Labor & Birth Newborn Complications Personal Stories Prematurity Home Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor If a woman has any of the warning signs of preterm labor, she should call her health care provider or go to the hospital right away. Are You at Risk? Preterm labor and delivery can happen to any pregnant woman. They happen more often to some women than to others. Researchers have identified some risk factors. Reduce Your Risk Pregnant women can do several things to reduce the chance of having a preterm baby. Learn what you can do.  A Happy Ending Cathy tells how she recognized the signs of preterm labor and got help early. After a stay in the hospital, her baby Kayli was born healthy and full term. Answers to your questions are just a click away at the Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center.SM
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