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Re: Chances of a second premature baby

From: R. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:58:00 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Sarah wrote: >
>I gave birth to a 6 1/2 premature baby who has suffered many problems
>due to his prematurity. The reason of premature labor was unknown. I
>was wondering what are the odds of having another premature infant. Are
>the odds higher that the second child will be even more premature.

The overall incidence of premature delivery in the U.S. is around 8%. The incidence of premature delivery in women who have had 1 premature delivery is around 10% The incidence in those who have had 2 is 25%. You should discuss this with your Obstetrican PRIOR to getting pregnant again.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
                                      "Heisenberg might have slept here."
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