Obstetrics
Preterm labor care
Assessment and treatment when labor starts before 37 weeks.
What it is
Preterm labor is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Timely treatment can delay birth and improve the baby's outcome.
Who it's for
Women with contractions, waters breaking or pelvic pressure before 37 weeks, and women with a history of preterm birth.
What to expect
- Assessment of the cervix and the baby
- Steroid injections to help the baby's lungs when appropriate
- Medicines to protect the baby's brain or delay labor where indicated
- Coordination with the newborn intensive care team
Common questions
What should I do if my waters break early?
Doctors who provide this service
Dr. Gebresilassie Andualem
Head of Department; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeon · Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
- Laparoscopic myomectomy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Fibroids and pelvic masses
- Gynecologic cancer surgery
Dr. Haile Gilcha
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology · Feto-Maternal Medicine Subspecialist
- High-risk pregnancy
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Hypertension in pregnancy
- Diabetes in pregnancy
Dr. Mekonen Kebede
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Family planning
Dr. Sergute-sellassie Tebebe
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Ovarian cysts
- Menstrual disorders
- Postnatal care
Dr. Senayit Gebrewold
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; OB/GYN Residency Coordinator
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Menopause care
- Contraception
- Resident training
Dr. Tsegazeab Tsehaye
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Gynecologic surgery
