The following are the signs of preterm labor.

Contractions

Pregnant women who are in labor, whether term or preterm, very well know what contractions are and how they feel. There's what we call “true” and “false” contractions, discussing them is a whole other topic of course. What's important to know is that “true” contractions are seen in women who are in labor and about to give birth. You may not be a part of the healthcare profession but there are signs and symptoms you could easily recognize if what you're feeling is the real thing or not. Women who are usually in labor would feel an intense tightening or cramp-like sensation not only over the abdominal are but also at the lower back, as opposed to “false” contractions wherein the tight sensation is only felt in the abdomen. But more often than not, most people won't recognize the difference due to the discomfort. What you can do is drink sips of water and lie on the bed on your right side for at least twenty to thirty minutes, and if the contractions persist, this should alert you that you are already experiencing premature labor.

Mucus plug

During pregnancy, the cervical and vaginal walls produce extensive secretions that form a plug-like substance that block the vagina and cervix, preventing gynecologic-related infections reaching the fetus. When the woman begins to labor, this mucus plug normally is expelled from the vagina along with other secretions and some blood. But how do you know if it's already the mucus plug or just the normal discharges you experience? More often than not if your vaginal discharge is excessive than normal, mucus plug has probably been expelled from the birth canal.

Bleeding

Spotting of blood is actually normal during pregnancy. However, when bloody discharge become excessive than usual it usually indicates preterm labor or other serious conditions like Abruptio Placentae and Placental Cord Prolapse, which is dangerous not only for the unborn child but to the mother as well.

Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Pressure

Pregnant women on labor and is about to deliver the baby usually has this feeling like something's pushing down from their pelvis. This one is scary because there is a higher probability that the baby will be delivered prematurely.

And those are the signs of preterm labor. Keep in mind that prompt medical treatment is needed to keep the mother from delivering the baby too early. One should be alert to these signs because premature labor and delivery is both risky and dangerous to the mother and the fetus.

In the biological process of pregnancy there are many chemical and physical take place. in most he cases more particularly of normal delivery there are not many complexities associated, however in case of a baby who is going to be delivered much before its stipulated time period then there may be some threats associated to the life of baby and mother as well. In cases of preterm there is such situation is frequent as in this baby is going to born before its natural gestation period of nine months particularly in 37^th month. However at this stage of pregnancy period body organs of the baby are not developed as that of a healthy baby. That is why baby born in this time duration is result of certain situation which is categorized below;

• Smoking is a major factor influencing increased chances of preterm labor.
• Use of access alcohol also causes signs of preterm labor.
• Any cases of drug abuse expedite the preterm labor.
• Other factors include that of inadequate weight gain and fewer intakes of nutritious products.

At the time of preterm a women may face sever contraction of muscle which causes severe labor pain even before delivery of the baby? Such contraction of muscles particularly in the part of women's genital parts and uterus and womb causes unrest and disturbance in the body organs development process of the baby which many several disorders after birth. Any baby born in this time period is undeveloped, underweight, and may be faced with disorder is referred to have born premature. However it is not necessary any women showing signs of preterm labor is going to have premature birth for sure however almost half of the women feeling preterm labor is sure to deliver a premature baby.

While mild pain is natural in women during pregnancy it is somewhat gets complex to identify preterm labor. However there are certain indications and symptoms through which preterm labor in pregnant women can be identified. Some of these symptoms may include;

• Immense pressure in the pelvic region
• Mile pain in the back which is low most of the time
• Cramping
• Frequent contraction in uterine which may cause pain in uterine muscles.
• Regular cramping may cause diarrhea which mostly affect intestinal regions.

However there are many methods to treat preterm labor but there is no any panacea to problems associated with preterm labor and in cases you think serious it is highly recommended that you should consult well trained medical expert.