Having a preemie baby is a great source of stress on many families. It's no surprise that preemie parents weigh the decision to have another child more carefully than parents of babies born at term. Learn the risks of a second premature birth and how to prevent, detect, and stop preterm labor.
Risk of Another Premature Birth: If you've had a preterm baby, your risk of having another preterm baby does increase. Learn exactly what the risk is and how you can prevent it.
Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor: Getting to the hospital quickly can increase your chances that preterm labor will not turn into preterm birth. Learn the warning signs that should send you straight to the Labor & Delivery ward.
Preventing and Stopping Preterm Labor: How doctors can prevent preterm labor in moms who are at risk for an early delivery, and how doctors can try to slow or stop the contractions of a mom in preterm labor.
When is the Best Time to Schedule an Induction or C-Section?: If you're close to full term with a subsequent pregnancy but know that you'll be scheduling your birth, then make sure to schedule it after 39 weeks gestation if you can. The risk of health problems of prematurity doesn't disappear until about that time.
Did You Have any Risk Factors for Premature Birth?: Did you know before you had your baby early that you were at risk for preterm delivery? How did your doctors try to prevent an early birth?
