Week 29: Twins - Preterm Labor

Week 29: Twins - Preterm Labor

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All twins are born premature.

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About half of all twins are born premature (before 37 weeks). Being pregnant with twins greatly increases your risk of preterm labor, which may lead to temporary or permanent health problems for your babies.


You can help prevent preterm labor by keeping all prenatal appointments and cutting back on your daily activities as your doctor advises.

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About half of all twins are born premature (before 37 weeks). Being pregnant with twins greatly increases your risk of preterm labor, which may lead to temporary or permanent health problems for your babies.


You can help prevent preterm labor by keeping all prenatal appointments and cutting back on your daily activities as your doctor advises.

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Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, FACOG, MD on July 16, 2014

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