What is the Onset of Premature Labor

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So many women are having their babies at the 24/25 week and up mark. Do any of you know what triggered it? I have been working and have been in situations where I get sick and start having Braxton Hicks Contractions. Before this, I have had a SMOOTH pregnancy with no real issues at all! 
So if I’m pushing myself too much, I would like to know. I do work out in the heat and think that needs to be something I watch out for. 
Just wanting to know from the women who have already had their babies early, if there is a certain something I should avoid... thanks ahead of time

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With my first two pregnancies they both came at 29 weeks. (My first actually tried to come at 26 weeks but I was put on medication and hospital bed rest and he made it to 29 weeks)
My 2nd I was taking the makena injections and started having contractions one night out of nowhere and by the time I got to the hospital I was already dilated to 4cm. 
In both of those pregnancies I wasn't working so I was being pretty chill and not really over exerting myself at all. My MFM has no idea what caused my preterms, she suspected a incompetent cervix or either my uterus spontaneously started contracting. She's been keeping an eye on my cervix this pregnancy and all looks good at every appointment so I really dont think it's that. Also with this pregnancy I have been working, standing on my feet all day. I am now almost 32 weeks, the furthest I've ever gone. I also get b/h daily which I never experienced them with my first 2.
My first I had come home and done some cleaning that day with very little lifting. Not sure if that caused it or if I was "nesting" and it was just a sign of onset labor, but I started bleeding afterwards, not alot, just enough to fill a small panty liner, didnt even notice til I went to the bathroom. I really hadnt lifted anything heavy or done anything too strenuous. 
My second I had no warnings just started contracting. Hadnt done anything that day to cause it.
I would say the body is going to do what its going to. Try to take it easy and listen to your body if you start to feel you are doing too much. Rest and stay hydrated. Look out for cramping, bleeding and contractions and call your OB if you get worried or are experiencing more than you should be.
Again like I said, my first two I was taking it pretty easy and they both came super early. This time I have been working my butt off and even though I get some cramping and alot of b/h all has been good so far. So for me personally its hard to factor what exactly caused my preterms. Thought for sure I would go alot earlier than this especially with my work demands but I haven't! 😊🤞 This is just my personal experience tho! Hopefully others can chime in with their experiences. Thinking of you and hope you have a long, healthy pregnancy!

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My first came at 31+4. Had a perfect pregnancy until my water broke one morning and she was here by the next morning.

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Thank you everyone!

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