O60.2: Preterm spontaneous labour with term delivery

Preterm spontaneous labor with term delivery, as the name suggests, is a condition where labor begins naturally before the full-term of pregnancy, but the baby is delivered at term. This typically occurs when labor initiates between week 20 and week 37 of pregnancy, but the baby isn't born until after week 37. The initiation of labor involves a complex process that involves several factors. In spontaneous preterm labor, this process starts earlier than usual for reasons that are not always clear. Symptoms of preterm labor may include regular contractions, lower back pain, pelvic pressure, and changes in vaginal discharge. However, since the delivery occurs at term, the baby is generally developed enough to not suffer from the complications associated with preterm birth. This condition does not imply any immediate risks for the mother or the baby, although the reasons for early onset of labor might need to be investigated.

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