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What risk factors place me at a high risk for premature labor?

Although the specific causes of premature labor are not yet known, certain factors may increase a woman's risk of having premature labor. However, having a specific risk factor does not mean a woman will experience premature labor. A woman might have premature labor for no apparent reason. If you have any of the following risk factors, it is important to know the symptoms of premature labor and what to do if it occurs:
Women are at greatest risk for premature labor if:

They are pregnant with multiples They have had a previous premature birth They have certain uterine or cervical abnormalities Medical risk factors include: Recurring bladder and/or kidney infections Urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, and sexually transmitted infections Infection with fever greater than 101 degrees F during pregnancy Unexplained vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks of pregnancy Chronic illness such as high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes Multiple first trimester abortions or one or more second trimester abortions Underweight or overweight before pregnancy Clotting disorder (thrombophilia) Being pregnant with a single fetus after in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Short time between pregnancies (less than 6-9 months between birth and beginning of the next pregnancy)

Lifestyle risks for premature labor include: Little or no prenatal care Smoking Drinking alcohol Using illegal drugs Domestic violence, including physical, sexual or emotional abuse Lack of social support High levels of stress Low income Long working hours with long periods of standing

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