Preterm labor is a major cause of birth of preterm
infants which results in perinatal mortality, disabilities
and the relationship between parents and newborns
because preterm infants are at risk of both physical
and intellectual complications. It also physically and
mentally affects pregnant women. It also has an
impact on family economy and the health care
system as it requires long-term care and high cost.
This article aims to present magnifude of problems,
impact and risk factors of preterm labor, concepts of
empowerment and nurse’s roles in empowering
pregnant women to prevent preterm labor. The results
of the study could be developed as the guidelines
for the care of pregnant women who are at risk of
preterm labor.
Keywords
Preterm labor, Preterm birth, Risk of preterm labor, Empowerment