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Recognizing preterm labor

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During advanced pregnancy, it is important that both you and your spouse learn to recognize the signs of preterm labor. Preterm labor, also called premature labor, is a serious complication associated with pregnancy. Identifying warning signs, and taking immediate action, may help prevent a premature delivery.

Signs of preterm labor that your spouse needs to watch out for include:

Contractions occurring at the rate of more than five per hour.
Bleeding from the vagina.
Clear watery discharge from the vagina.
Pain during urination, or symptoms of urinary tract infection or kidney infection.
Sudden swelling on the face or hands—this could be sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), or preeclampsia, a condition associated with premature birth.
A sharp and extended pain in the stomach—this is also a sign of preeclampsia.
Continuous vomiting—this could be another sign of preeclampsia.
Persistent pain in the lower back.
Feeling of intense pressure on the pelvis.
If your spouse reports any of the above symptoms, give her a drink of water and call her doctor immediately.

Your spouse can reduce the possibility of preterm labor by:

Drinking adequate amounts of water at all time• Keeping in regular touch with her doctor.
Watching for symptoms of infection in the bladder or urinary tract, and taking timely treatment.
Calling up her doctor on noticing anything abnormal.

Disclaimer: The above information is commonsense reflection drawn from general experience. If you are looking for expert medical advice, please consult your doctor.

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