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Premature birth or preterm can be at risk of causing developmental problems in children. In the world, premature birth is still a serious problem because it can cause death, Mother.
According to the Consultant Fetomaternal Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Dr. dr. Rima Irwinda, Sp.OG(K), preterm birth is delivery that occurs at a gestational age of less than 37 weeks or not at term.
“According to WHO data in 2010, 1 in 10 babies was born preterm worldwide. This led to an estimated 15 million preterm births and more than 1 million deaths due to prematurity,” said Rima in Nutrition Talk Webinar with Danone, Wednesday (17/11/21).
The signs or symptoms of preterm birth are the same as those of term birth. Mothers will experience contractions, heartburn, cervical opening, spots appear, and ruptured membranes. The difference is that the baby’s birth time is different or faster than expected.
Premature birth can be modified or prevented before baby born. The trick is to identify the risk factors that the mother got before pregnancy.
“Modifications can be made by patients before pregnancy or at least 3 months before becoming pregnant,” said Rima.
Risk factors for preterm birth
Well, here are 10 risk factors for preterm birth that can be modified and not, according to Rima:
1. Multiple pregnancy
The prevalence of multiple pregnancies is increasing as technology develops. At least, through IVF, you can conceive more than one child.
Multiple pregnancies can be a risk factor for you to give birth prematurely. This condition can cause overdistention of the uterus or a lot of amniotic fluid.
2. Have given birth prematurely
Women with a history of prematurity are more at risk of developing a similar condition in pregnancy Next, Mother. A family history of having given birth prematurely can also be a risk factor. This preterm birth history cannot be modified, so it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Read the next page for other risk factors, Mother.
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