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preterm labour symptoms

symptoms of preterm labour may include:

  • mild or menstrual-like cramps, with or without diarrhea.
  • a feeling of pressure in your pelvis or lower belly.
  • a steady, dull ache in your lower back, pelvis, lower belly, or thighs.
  • changes in your vaginal discharge.
  • regular contractions for an hour. this means about 6 or more in 1 hour, even after you have had a glass of water and are resting.

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