Raynaud's is a fairly rare disorder of the blood vessels supplying the skin. During a Raynaud's attack, the blood vessels narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas. It makes parts of your body (usually fingers, toes, nose and ears) feel numb and cool in cold temperatures or under stress.
PPROM is associated with 30-40% of preterm deliveries and is the leading identifiable cause of preterm delivery. PPROM complicates 3% of all pregnancies and occurs in approximately 150,000 pregnancies yearly in the United States.
Why Early Delivery May Be Dangerous. A babyâs important organs, like the brain and lungs, are still developing in weeks 37 and 38. Babies born earlier than 39 weeks are more likely to have medical conditions that require time in the intensive care unit. A baby delivered early may have: 1  Breathing problems because his lungs are not fully developed.