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Premature Labor Definition
Common names:
  • Labor Premature
  • Premature Delivery
  • Premature Labor
  • Preterm Labor
A pregnant woman with premature labor has begun labor before the 36th week of pregnancy.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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