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  • Pre-term labor is the onset of regular uterine contractions with cervical changes before 37 weeks of gestation

    • Pre-term labor can lead to pre-term birth, which is the delivery of a live-born infant before 37 weeks of gestation
    • Pre-term birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, as well as long-term developmental disabilities
    • Pre-term labor can be spontaneous or induced by medical or obstetric complications

Questions on Introduction

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Pre-term birth can be caused by various factors, such as infection, multiple pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, placental abruption, and maternal conditions.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Pre-term labor is always caused by obstetric complications

Preterm labor involves irregular uterine contractions without cervical changes. This is because preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation with regular contractions and cervical changes. Irregular contractions without cervical changes are more likely to be Braxton Hi

Pre-term labor can lead to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Pre-term labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation. Pre-term birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age. Pre-term babies may face a lifetime of disability, including learning disabiliti
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