Premature Birth
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Preterm birth is one that occurs before the pregnancy reaches term, that is, several weeks before the expected date of birth. This means that the baby is born before completing its development inside the uterus.
Warning signs during pregnancy: regular contractions before term, pressure in the lower abdomen, continuous low back pain, or changes in vaginal discharge.
When to seek care? In the presence of any sign of preterm labor, it is important to seek care without delay, since timely care can make a difference.
Who treats it? The obstetrician-gynecologist accompanies the pregnancy and monitors the risk factors, with support from the nursing staff in maternal care. If you notice symptoms that worry you during pregnancy, reporting them immediately to your doctor is the safest decision.
Data on 763 doctors who treat premature birth
Which specialist treats premature birth?
Preterm labor should be managed by a gynecologist/obstetrician, a specialist in pregnancy and childbirth, who closely monitors both mother and baby; a general practitioner can help in an initial emergency.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in premature birth
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is premature birth?
Preterm birth is one that occurs before the pregnancy reaches term, that is, several weeks before the expected date of birth. This means that the baby is born before completing its development inside the uterus.
Which doctor treats premature birth?
Preterm labor should be managed by a gynecologist/obstetrician, a specialist in pregnancy and childbirth, who closely monitors both mother and baby; a general practitioner can help in an initial emergency.