Abdominal pain, unusual fever, pregnant woman gives birth to 27-week-old baby

Preterm birth is classified by gestational age into extremely preterm birth (less than 28 weeks), very preterm birth (from 28-32 weeks) and moderate to late preterm birth (from 32-37 weeks 6 days).

Premature birth is a common phenomenon worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely each year worldwide and the number continues to increase.

Premature babies are often cyanotic, unable to breathe, have a very low body temperature, and are at high risk of infection because all functions are not yet fully developed, making them almost incontinent. Therefore, if they are not resuscitated immediately in the delivery room, it is difficult to save their lives or leave many serious sequelae if they are lucky enough to survive. The earlier the baby is born, the higher the risk and complications.

Every year, approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide and the number continues to rise.

Which pregnant women are at risk of premature birth?

Children under 16 years old or over 35 years old, thin body weight under 35kg.

History of premature birth, short cervix, congenital uterine malformation, uterine fibroids, cervical incompetence, history of cervical conization, vaginitis...

Pregnant by assisted reproductive technology, in vitro fertilization.

Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, quadruplets...).

Suffering from hypertension, preeclampsia, diabetes, placenta previa, placental abruption, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, pregnancy infection.

Suffering from acute illnesses such as high fever, appendicitis, urinary tract infections, periodontal disease...

Smoking or regularly inhaling cigarette smoke, using addictive substances or doing heavy labor, moving a lot, stress, fatigue for a long time...

Slow fetal growth in the uterus due to the mother's inadequate diet, not meeting the nutritional needs of herself and the fetus.

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