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Understanding Preterm Labor and Birth -- Symptoms
The symptoms of preterm labor include:
- Contractions (tightening and hardening of the uterus), occurring more than four per hour, which may be painless
- Low cramps, similar to menstrual cramps
- Low backache
- A feeling of pelvic pressure
- Abdominal cramps, gas, or diarrhea
- Vaginal spotting or bleeding
- A change in quality or quantity of vaginal discharge, especially any gush or leak of fluid
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Call Your Doctor About Preterm Labor If:
If you notice any of the symptoms listed above.
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