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Signs of Preterm Labor in Pregnancy

Preterm labor is labor that occurs before the 37th week in a normal 40-week pregnancy. The March of Dimes reports that 12 percent of babies born in the United States each year are born premature. These babies usually require longer hospital stays and experience more extensive long-term health problems. Sadly, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), premature babies account for most newborn deaths. Learn the signs of preterm labor in pregnancy so you can be prepared.

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Signs of a Tubular Pregnancy

Many women worry about their pregnancies and the health of their unborn baby. Although most pregnancies progress without serious problems, some situations can threaten your pregnancy and pose serious risks to your health. One type of crisis–an ectopic pregnancy–occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside your uterus. Most pregnancies that begin outside the uterus occur inside the fallopian tubes. Tubal pregnancies require prompt medical care. Knowing what signs to watch for when you’re expecting can help you recognize the symptoms of a tubal pregnancy.

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Signs of a Fallopian Tube Pregnancy

A fallopian tube pregnancy, also called a tubal pregnancy, happens when a woman’s fertilized egg attaches to a place outside the uterus and inside the fallopian tube. A baby cannot develop normally in the fallopian tube, so this condition has to be treated. If not treated, a fallopian tube pregnancy is usually fatal. A fallopian tube pregnancy happens in one out of every 60 pregnancies, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Knowing the signs and the causes of a fallopian tube pregnancy will help you to detect one better. The sooner it is detected, the better.