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Who is at risk of giving birth to a premature baby?

The largest risk factor for premature birth is if a woman has previously given birth to a premature baby - there is about a one in five chance that it will occur in another pregnancy. Other risk factors can include a twin or triplet pregnancy, cigarette smoking, the use of illicit drugs such as cocaine, and a short interval since the last birth (12-18 months).

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Author: Kellie Heywood
First answered: 14 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Placental abruption

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