Extremely preterm birth is really a very hard time for both mum and new born. Some causes are:- 1. Infection (most common) An infection in the mother or inside the womb can cause the body to go into labour early. Examples: • Urinary tract infection (UTI) that spreads • Vaginal infections • Infection of the amniotic sac (chorioamnionitis) These infections often weaken the membranes and cause water to break early. ⸻ 2. Cervical insufficiency This is when the cervix opens too early without pain. It

7 MAIN CAUSES LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN BABIES? 1: Preterm labor. ... A 2: Chronic health conditions. ... 3: Taking certain medicines to treat health conditions, such as high blood pressure, epilepsy and blood clots. ... 4: Infections. ... 5: Problems with the placenta. ... 6: Not gaining enough weight during pregnancy. ... 7: Having a baby who was born too early or who had low birthweight in the past. | Chikky My Favorite Nurse/Midwife