Preterm labor pains: causes and precautions

Dr. Sarita Jain Dr. Sarita Jain Apr 20, 2018 1123 0

Preterm labor pains: causes and precautions

Preterm labor pains: causes and precautions

Becoming a mother is one of the best feelings in the world and to be specific it is the best thing that you get to do in your life. The joy of giving a new life is more than anything else in the world; it is more precious even than a bucket of diamond. But it is very well known that anything that you must go through heavy pain in order to have the joy and the same goes with the pregnancy period as well. The period of nine months is quite a tumultuous and it tests your penance and patience in every possible manner.

There are several precautions that you need to take in order to avoid any kind of complications during your pregnancy period. One of the problems that you can get to face is the preterm labor pain, the root cause of which is contraction. Regular contractions result in the opening of cervix and there are many problems caused by it. It can result in the premature birth of the child and thus the child is very weak. It has a very bad impact on both the child and the mother and there is also high risk of life in case of premature birth.

Causes of preterm labor pain:

Although there is no fixed cause of the preterm labor pain, various factors contribute to it and you need to be careful about them in order to avoid it. Here is a look at some of the factors that contribute to the preterm labor pain:

  • One of the factors that contribute to preterm labor pain is smoking. Smoking can be very dangerous for the mother and the baby as it makes you more prone to complicated pregnancy and the child will be very weak.
  • Another factor that contributes to the preterm pain is stress and you must avoid it during the pregnancy period. Especially if you are a working woman, workplace stress can have an impact on your body and it is why it is better for you to take a good leave.
  • Another factor that contributes to this pain is twin baby and you need to be extra aware when you are having twin babies.
  • Another thing that contributes to this condition is immature planning. In case, you get pregnant very soon after having a baby, the chances of preterm labor pain is very high and you may have plenty of other complications as well.
  • In case, you are having some health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and others, then you are also prone to preterm labor pain. You shall look to be in regular touch with the doctor in order to avoid such conditions.

Precautions:

The only way to avoid preterm labor pain is by taking the right kind of precautions. You must follow a healthy lifestyle during your pregnancy period in order to avoid this condition. Here are some of the precautions that you need to take in order to avoid preterm labor pain:

  • One of the things that you need to do during pregnancy period is avoiding harmful substances. You must avoid smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy period to reduce chances of preterm labor pain.
  • You must also follow a healthy lifestyle having green leafs as part of your diet. You must also try regular exercise and yoga in order to be fit and agile during the pregnancy period.
  • You must also look to have gap between two kids as going pregnant within few months of having a child is a risky facet.

Conclusion:

Preterm labor pain is a very big problem and is risky to the life of both mother and child. At the same time, even if no damage is done, the kid is very weak and prone to many health problems throughout his life. This is why you need to be very careful during the pregnancy and follow a lifestyle which is free from stress and tension. You must look to be happy and cheerful and there is no better way to have a better pregnancy period. The happier you will be, the healthier you and your child will be.