I've heard that nursing while pregnant can
cause preterm labor, which I definitely don't want!
Traditionally, fenugreek has been used to stimulate labor, so it could potentially
cause preterm labor or miscarriage if taken during pregnancy.
This is because oxytocin, the hormone released during breastfeeding that stimulates contractions, is usually released in such a small amount during breastfeeding that is not enough to
cause preterm labor.
However, in a healthy pregnancy, these contractions are not a concern, as they generally do not
cause preterm labor.
Since breastfeeding can cause contractions in the uterus, many worry that this can
cause preterm labor.
The flood of inflammatory chemicals released during this fetal immune response can induce contractions in the uterus,
causing preterm labor, the study concludes.
Not exact matches
STDs alone can
cause miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy,
preterm labor and delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, still birth, illness in the newborn period and newborn death.
Bed Rest Can Harm, Instead of Help, in Pregnancy Complications Bed rest may not be the best option for preventing
preterm labor and may even
cause harm to the mother and baby, according to an integrative literature review.
To the anonymous member, I asked my doctor the very same question, and she said not to pump before baby arrives because it can
cause uterine contractions, bringing on
preterm labor!
While some feel that polyhydramnios is a
cause for
preterm labor because of uterine distension, high amniotic fluid in and of itself is such a predictor.
While some feel that polyhydramnios is a
cause for
preterm labor because of uterine distension, polyhydramnios in and of itself is not a predictor for
preterm labor, rather the
cause of the increase in fluid is predictive of whether the pregnancy will go to term.
The
causes of
preterm labor are varied; nowadays mag sulfate isn't even much used — there are much more effective treatments.
Common worries we hear from both mom and partner include: if it will hurt or be uncomfortable, that it will hurt your baby, that your baby is watching or that it will
cause uterine contractions that could lead to a miscarriage or
preterm labor.
While many women are concerned about orgasms
causing uterine contractions that could lead to a miscarriage or
preterm labor, this is highly unlikely in a healthy pregnancy.
Most miscarriages are
caused by a fetal abnormality that does not allow the fetus to develop properly and
preterm labor is usually not a concern unless you have certain, predetermined conditions.
Most abdominal tightening during pregnancy is harmless, but
preterm labor and potentially serious pregnancy complications can also
cause your abdomen to feel tight.
Many serious issues may also
cause lower abdominal pain during pregnancy, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage,
preterm labor, placental abruption, preeclampsia, UTI, appendicitis and gallstones.
Insufficient weight gain can compromise the health of the fetus and
cause preterm, or premature birth; excessive weight gain can
cause labor complications, giving birth to significantly larger than average fetuses, postpartum weight retention, as well as increase the risk of requiring a caesarean section.
Pre-term
labor contractions: Occurring in about twelve percent of all pregnancies,
preterm labor and its corresponding contractions are a result of uterine contractions
causing the opening to the cervix to open early.
Although moms get scared that an IU may
cause you to deliver
preterm, there are as many chances of you having a
preterm labor than other moms who do not suffer from IU.
The number one
cause of
preterm labor is dehydration; in fact it is responsible for about 80 % of the cases.
Pregnancies that are closely spaced can
cause health concerns such as
preterm labor and low birth weight babies.
Any trauma to the abdomen, regardless of
cause, requires immediate medical attention as it can
cause any number of complications, including
preterm labor.
Future research will include defining how fetal signals are transmitted to the mother's uterus, and relating these findings to the
causes of
preterm labor.
«We're showing that in the context of maternal infection or inflammation — the most common
cause of
preterm labor — the naive fetal immune system wakes up, gets activated too early, and can actually identify and reject the mother's cells,» said lead researcher Dr. Tippi MacKenzie.
Despite this, the
causes of
preterm labor remain «one of the big mysteries in science,» MacKenzie said.
If not treated it can
cause low birth weight,
preterm labor, or even death.
Facts: Numerous studies on animals have shown that caffeine can
cause birth defects, premature
labor,
preterm delivery, reduced fertility, and increase the risk of low - birth weight offspring and other reproductive problems.
Black babies, too, were more likely to die compared to their white counterparts due to
preterm labor normally
caused by maternal stress.