What are the effects of preterm labor at 33 weeks of pregnancy

The effect of preterm labor at 33 weeks of pregnancy on the mother is generally minor and may be similar to that of a full-term birth. However, it is generally greater for the newborn. 33 weeks of pregnancy preterm newborns are immature and have more long-term complications, which may manifest as hypoglycemia, pathological jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, etc. They need to be transferred to the neonatal ward for examination and treatment. 1. Hypoglycemia: Because of early birth, the organs of the newborn are not well developed, plus the lack of glycogen and fat stored in the newborn’s body, so 33 weeks of pregnancy Newborns born prematurely are more prone to hypoglycemia than newborns born at full term. Severe hypoglycemia may also affect the IQ of the newborn, and may even cause neonatal death; 2, pathological jaundice: 33 weeks of pregnancy premature newborns are poor in all aspects of function, may occur pathological jaundice, severe pathological jaundice will lead to nuclear jaundice, and even affect the intelligence of the newborn; 3, respiratory distress syndrome: 33 weeks lungs are not yet developed, there may be no autonomic breathing after birth. There may even be respiratory failure, requiring timely application of ventilator-assisted breathing. May also cause neonatal ischemic-hypoxic encephalopathy, resulting in cerebral palsy and other diseases. With the advancement of modern medicine, the survival rate of newborns born prematurely at 33 weeks is gradually increasing. Women born prematurely at 33 weeks of gestation can have some of their placenta and fetal membrane tissue taken for pathology under the guidance of their doctor to check for diseases such as chorioamnionitis and provide guidance for the next pregnancy. Attention should also be paid to screening endocrine and immune-related laboratory tests. Tests for thyroid function, fasting glucose, antinuclear antibodies, anticardiolipin antibodies, lupus anticoagulant, vitamin D, etc. are recommended for timely management of any abnormalities. In addition, during the next pregnancy, regular ultrasound examinations are needed to monitor the length of the cervix. If shortening of the cervix is detected, it should be treated promptly with fetal preservation drugs.