Title: Premature vs. full-term babies: What are the differences, the causes and the risks? - Care.com
Headings: Premature birth and babies: What are the causes, signs and risks?
Premature birth and babies: What are the causes, signs and risks?
What is considered premature?
What are the most common causes of premature birth?
What are the warning signs of premature labor?
Why is prematurity a concern?
What to expect when you give birth to a preemie
How much should you pay for a babysitter?

Content: A lot of the time, the exact reason for premature birth isn’t clear; it just happens, so don’t beat yourself up about it. “In the majority of cases the etiology of preterm birth isn’t known,” says Gersh. “ In general, every woman should do what she can to be optimally healthy during pregnancy, but stressing out and self-blame is harmful and unwarranted.” However, there are some risk factors (many unavoidable) that can contribute to giving birth early, many of which can be identified by a doctor during prenatal care. According to Gaither here are some of the more common causes of premature birth: Infection (such as group B streptococcus, urinary tract infections, vaginal infections and infections of the fetal/placental tissues). Cervical insufficiency (weakness). Cervical/uterine anomalies. Multiple gestation (twins, triplets or more).