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What are some of the risk factors for prematurity or premature birth?
Prematurity is much more common in multiple pregnancy and for mothers who have a history of miscarriages or who have given birth to a premature infant in the past.
What are the release dates for Birth Day - 2000 Placental Abruption?
Birth Day - 2000 Placental Abruption was released on: USA: 6 July 2001
What is the medical condition maternal toxemia and how does it play a role in prematurity or premature birth?
Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
What is premature rupture of membranes in prematurity or premature birth?
Premature rupture of membranes occurs when the amniotic sac is torn, causing the amniotic fluid to leak out.
Can prematurity birth affect puberty?
Only if the premature birth was enough to affect developmental or other functions in the child.
How common is placental abruption?
Placental Abruption is a serious condition in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before birth. It can separate partially or completely. It s a serious condition in which the placenta starts to come away from the inside of the womb wall before the baby has delivered. Signs and Symptoms of Placental Abruption include: Vaginal bleeding Abdominal pain Back pain Uterine tenderness or rigidity Uterine contractions
Which minor disabilities can be caused by prematurity or premature birth?
Minor disabilities like learning problems, poor coordination, or short attention span may be the result of premature birth, but can be overcome with early intervention.
What is the risk of serious longterm complications with prematurity or premature birth?
Risk factors depend on weight at birth and if breathing problems exist. Premature boy babies have a lower survival rate than premature girl babies. Infection or a birth defect can also affect outcomes.
What is the latest research on preventing prematurity or premature birth?
The latest research is a new medication (17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate) which may help to prevent spontaneous premature births.
How is prematurity or premature birth diagnosed?
Prematurity is diagnosed by determining the gestational age of the baby using ultrasound imaging, calculating from a date of conception, using the Dubowitz exam, electronic fetal monitoring, blood samples.
What is the prevalence of premature birth or prematurity?
PROM occurs in about 10% of all pregnancies. Only about 20% of these cases are preterm PROM. Preterm PROM is responsible for about 34% of all premature births.
What is an abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of fetus?
Placenta abruptio or placental abruption is abnormal separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
