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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Preterm labour (emergency) is an emergency condition assessed by SI. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Preterm%20labour; Guideline: NICE NG25 preterm labour and birth
Preterm labour (emergency) is an emergency condition assessed by SI.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: contractions, fluid leak.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: obstetric assessment now; steroids and magnesium as indicated.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
NICE NG25 preterm labour and birth
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic
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Text: SI summary in its own words (CC BY 4.0) with NLM MedlinePlus public-domain summary; facts checked against WHO fact sheets (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO, paraphrased with attribution) and Mayo Clinic (linked reference only, no text used); ICD-10 and labels from Wikidata (CC0).