10 Signs of Preterm Labor
Article Sources
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- 2. 'Preterm Labor.' Mayo Clinic, 24 Dec. 2019, [www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preterm-labor/symptoms-causes/syc-20376842.](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preterm-labor/symptoms-causes/syc-20376842.)
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Backache
Just about everything aches during the latter stages of pregnancy, but the telltale sign of preterm labor is persistence. A persistent, nonstop, dull ache in the back may be an indicator of preterm labor.1‘Preterm Labor and Birth.’ American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, June 2020, www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preterm-labor-and-birth
This symptom is sometimes attributed to the physical rigors of pregnancy, but if the backache persists in every position and despite all easy home remedies, it may be time to see an obstetrician to rule out preterm labor.
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