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preterm labour

preterm labour is labour that starts too early, between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. it can be caused by a problem involving the baby, the mother, or both. but sometimes the cause isn't known.

the earlier delivery happens, the greater the chances are that the baby will have serious problems.

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