Preterm labor - cause unknown.
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Yes. Dehydration can cause preterm labor
Yes, UTI can increase the risk of preterm labor.
It depends on the weight of your baby. If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your baby's growth will be more closely monitored than if you had a normal pregnancy. The main risk with gestational diabetes is a baby that gains too much weight in the womb due to increased sugar in the blood. If your baby is measuring too big, your doctor may induce labor around 37-38 weeks. Waiting any longer can cause delivery complications and increase the need for a c-section.
You can have sudden onset of gestational diabetes , and the electrolytes may be testing for electrolyte imbalance if you are stiil having vomiting, or possible pre-eclampsia. This can be managed more safely if they see it coming, and makes labor and delivery safer for you and baby. Be glad your OB is so on top of things.
Depo Provera isn't used during pregnancy. There is no report of increased risk of preterm labor in pregnant women who used Depo Provera versus those who have not.
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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Chlamydia can cause premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor, both of which increase the risk of cerebral palsy.
Very often preterm labor can be stalled with medication and/or home or bed rest until the baby is more mature to be delivered.
Infections can cause preterm labor, fetal or neonatal death, or serious illness in newborns.