New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Preterm labour is labour that tends to happen before 37 weeks of one's pregnancy. Did you know that babies who are born early can encounter life-threatening health issues? Hence, it is essential to identify the signs and symptoms of preterm labour and consult a doctor immediately.

Most of the pregnancies last till 37 weeks. But, sometimes the baby may arrive sooner than you expect. Preterm or premature labour may occur after the 24th week of your pregnancy. Hence, it is when one's body starts getting ready for birth too early during pregnancy. Premature labour leads to early birth, and there are several factors that can cause preterm labour.

1. Infections: Infections that occur in the genital tract like bacterial v...