The causes of premature birth

are causes of premature birth may be a medical cause, accidental or socioeconomic. It is essential to learn to detect because it is the leading cause of perinatal mortality.

Every birth is considered premature before eight months of pregnancy is between 22 weeks of amenorrhea (SA) and 37 completed weeks. There are three kinds of premature births:
- Before 28 weeks (very large premature)
- 28 to 32 weeks
- 33 to 37 weeks
We also distinguish the eutrophic births (when the child's weight is normal compared with gestational age) births of low birth weight (when the child's weight is low).


Physical factors

These are usually direct causes that are the cause of preterm birth:
- Problems related to the uterus and placenta (malformation, distention, separation or placental insufficiency).
- Vaginal infections (group B streptococci, Escherichia coli) and general (toxoplasmosis, influenza, rubella or listeria) and even diabetes.

Irregular factors

Trauma to the abdomen, even indirectly, can cause a premature birth, especially during the second and third quarters. By car, do not forget to put your seat belt properly so it does not cause discomfort. The lower strap must be placed under the belly and not pass through the middle.