Premature or pre-term birth is when the woman goes into labour before or at 37 weeks of pregnancy. From lifestyle factors to medical conditions, we explore the multifaceted reasons that can lead to preterm labor. Some causes of premature births include history of preterm delivery, abortion, and miscarriage, age and weight of the mother, excessive physical and/or emotional stress, infections, etc. If you are planning to conceive or you’re into the last trimester of pregnancy, it is important to k