Several different uterine problems can lead to preterm labor, including:
- A weakened, thin cervix (incompetent cervix).
- An abnormally shaped uterus.
- Too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) in the uterus.
Problems with the uterus are not common causes of preterm labor.
Credits
| Author | Sandy Jocoy, RN |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | January 14, 2009 |
Author:Sandy Jocoy, RN
Last Updated: 01/14/2009
