Preterm labor - cause unknown.

Preterm labor can run in maternal families but it is no garuntee. The health of your mother and your own health can make a vast difference. If you are concerned about having preterm labor, know the signs and watch for them.

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The percentage of preterm and low birth weight births that are unexplained is unstable. The percentage is constantly on the rise.

Very often preterm labor can be stalled with medication and/or home or bed rest until the baby is more mature to be delivered.