Premature Labour.
A. Is associated with an increased risk of breechpresentation.B. Is associated with uterine anomaly.
C. Asymptomatic bacteruria is a proven risk factor.
D. Is associated with genital tract infection.
E. Is associated with cigarette smoking.
Ans.
A,B,C,D,E
Preterm
labor is defined as occurring before 37 weeks ofgestation.It is the major cause
of neonatal mortality in
developed
countries.
Causes
Maternal Age less than 18 or
more than 35 years
Previous induced abortions
Women with a low BMI
Women with a previous
preterm birth
Multiple pregnancies
Maternal medical conditions
such as high blood pressurepre-eclampsia,maternal diabetes, asthma, thyroid
disease,
and heart disease
Cervical incompetence or
short cervix
Uterine malformations
Placenta previa or placental
abruption
Premature rupture of
membranes
Abnormal amounts of amniotic
fluid – Polyhydramniosor Oligohydramnios
Mental status of the women -
Anxiety,Depression
Use of tobacco, cocaine, and
excessive alcohol duringpregnancy
Infection - Bacterial
vaginosis, pyelonephritis,asymptomatic bacteruria, pneumonia, and appendicitis
