multiple pregnancy.The normal pressure caused by your baby’s growth and movements will not cause the cervix to open.An ultrasound scan at around 20 weeks can be offered to check that the cervix is closed. It is not done routinely, but is suggested for women

Most pregnancies last until at least 37 weeks, but around 7% of babies arrive earlier.A premature delivery often can't be avoided so what signs should you be looking out for if you think your baby might be born prematurely?The following are all

Babies born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature, and according to Tommy's the baby charity, around 7% of all babies born in the UK in the years 2001/2002 were born prematurely.Some babies born early are fine; they are just small