Preterm labour is one where the labour starts before the 37th completed week (<259 days), counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. Preterm labour is also called premature labour. It starts more than three weeks before estimated date of delivery.
The lower limit of gestation is not uniformly defined; Whereas in developed countries it has been brought down to 20 weeks, in developing countries it is 28 weeks. Preterm birth is the significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality.
The lower limit of gestation is not uniformly defined; Whereas in developed countries it has been brought down to 20 weeks, in developing countries it is 28 weeks. Preterm birth is the significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Incidence -
The prevalence widely varies and ranges between 5-10%.
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