{"id":49753,"date":"2024-04-08T10:30:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T07:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=49753"},"modified":"2024-04-09T13:41:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T10:41:33","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Preterm Birth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 10% of babies are born prematurely. Preterm birth is any birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. If there is a condition that increases your risk, this likelihood increases even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preterm birth accounts for 75% of newborn deaths. Premature babies tend to have slow growth and development. Problems can arise in hearing, vision, respiratory, and central nervous system development, leading to difficulties at school age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#Signs_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth\" title=\"Signs of Threatened Preterm Birth\">Signs of Threatened Preterm Birth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#How_is_the_Diagnosis_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth_Made\" title=\"How is the Diagnosis of Threatened Preterm Birth Made?\">How is the Diagnosis of Threatened Preterm Birth Made?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#Fetal_Fibronectin_Test\" title=\"Fetal Fibronectin Test\">Fetal Fibronectin Test<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#Treatment_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth\" title=\"Treatment of Threatened Preterm Birth\">Treatment of Threatened Preterm Birth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#Preterm_Birth_and_Baby_Health\" title=\"Preterm Birth and Baby Health\">Preterm Birth and Baby Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-preterm-birth\/#Potential_Long-Term_Problems_in_Premature_Babies\" title=\"Potential Long-Term Problems in Premature Babies\">Potential Long-Term Problems in Premature Babies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_May_Increase_the_Risk_of_Preterm_Birth\"><\/span><b>Factors That May Increase the Risk of Preterm Birth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having experienced threatened preterm birth in this or a previous pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having previously given birth prematurely<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple pregnancies (two or more fetuses)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous procedures on the cervix<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of a septum or fibroids in the womb<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing infection during pregnancy, especially kidney inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergoing abdominal surgery during pregnancy (appendicitis, gallbladder, ovarian surgeries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking and drug use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding in the first or second trimester of pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unmonitored pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting pregnant while having an intrauterine device<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetal demise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect calculation of gestational age\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth\"><\/span><b>Signs of Threatened Preterm Birth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in vaginal bleeding or discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groin or abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant lower back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain resembling menstrual cramps and continuing daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling of tension in the uterus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling 5-6 or more contractions within an hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden gushing of a large amount of fluid from the vagina<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Diagnosis_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth_Made\"><\/span><b>How is the Diagnosis of Threatened Preterm Birth Made?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis of preterm birth is made by examining changes in the cervix. If your cervix has softened, turned forward, and started to shorten, it is determined that you are experiencing threatened preterm birth. Preterm birth is not diagnosed solely based on a feeling of contraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fetal_Fibronectin_Test\"><\/span><b>Fetal Fibronectin Test<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetal fibronectin is a protein that can be detected in vaginal discharge between the 24th and 34th weeks of pregnancy. It indicates whether childbirth will occur within 2 weeks if there is a threat of preterm birth. It is obtained by taking a vaginal swab sample from areas near the cervix. If fetal fibronectin is detected, your doctor may prescribe bed rest and start treatment with necessary medications to prevent preterm birth. Medication treatment is also given to mature the baby&#8217;s lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Threatened_Preterm_Birth\"><\/span><b>Treatment of Threatened Preterm Birth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main goal of treatment is to restrict activity and increase fluid intake. In case of threatened preterm birth, you need to be hospitalised and stay in bed unless necessary. Initially, a serum is given intravenously. If necessary, tocolytic drugs, which are drugs that relieve uterine contractions, may be added to this serum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preterm_Birth_and_Baby_Health\"><\/span><b>Preterm Birth and Baby Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health of the baby is linked to how early the preterm birth occurs. Babies born after the 35th week usually go home with their mothers within a few days. The closer to the expected delivery date a baby is born prematurely, the longer they will stay in the hospital, approximately the same amount of time left until the expected delivery date. Premature babies cannot survive outside the incubator. These babies need neonatal intensive care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature babies may experience difficulties in maintaining body temperature. They are kept under heaters to prevent hypothermia. Since they may have problems regulating blood sugar, calcium, and magnesium levels, these are supplemented intravenously. Umbilical cords are usually preferred for intravenous access. Since these babies may also have problems related to sucking, swallowing, and chewing, they can be fed through tubes inserted through the nose or mouth. If premature babies are fed too early, they may develop necrotising enterocolitis, a potentially fatal intestinal disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the liver function of premature babies is not fully developed, jaundice often occurs. This yellow appearance of the skin will disappear over time. Ultraviolet light therapy may be required to prevent the accumulation of bilirubin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Long-Term_Problems_in_Premature_Babies\"><\/span><b>Potential Long-Term Problems in Premature Babies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the significant advancement in neonatal intensive care units, many small babies can now be saved. The smaller a baby is born, the more problems they may face in the long term. These problems include chronic respiratory problems, hearing difficulties, vision problems, neurological and developmental problems, and learning difficulties. These are generally unavoidable problems. However, due to the excellent treatment methods implemented today, many premature babies recover without experiencing these difficulties. Throughout your pregnancy, staying in touch with your doctor and keeping your pregnancy under control will not only protect you from preterm birth but also from other potential risks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 10% of babies are born prematurely. Preterm birth is any birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. 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