Childbirth Premature Threatening

Threatening premature labor is a condition of a pregnant woman in which signs of early premature labor are observed during pregnancy from 22 to 37 weeks.

The main signs of preterm threatening labor are:

1. Regular contractions (not menos 3-4 within an hour)
2. Cervical opening more than 2 cm
3. Discharge of amniotic fluid or bloody discharge from the genital tract

Diagnosis of preterm threatening labor includes:

1. Taking anamnesis (identifying complaints, assessing the duration of pregnancy)
2. Vaginal examination (determining the degree of cervical dilation and the nature of the discharge)
3. Ultrasound (assessment of the condition of the fetus and amniotic fluid)
4. Cardiotocography (recording of the fetal heartbeat)

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, measures are taken to prolong pregnancy:

1. Hospitalization in an obstetric hospital
2. Drug therapy (antispasmodics, hormonal drugs)
3. Limitation of physical activity

Premature threatened labor requires immediate hospitalization and active therapy to prolong pregnancy and improve perinatal outcomes.