1. There were warnings of high-risk miscarriage and premature labour and the expectation was that I would be bed-bound later on.

2. Smoking crack during pregnancy can cause low birth-weight, respiratory problems and premature labour.

3. Quick as a flash the National Childbirth Trust warned that "symptoms could lead to premature labour or a miscarriage, or even cause birth defects".

4. A drug used to treat cancer can stop contractions and may prevent premature labour, researchers say.

5. 'Doctors warned that in the first few days after surgery there was a high risk that I could go into premature labour or miscarry. At 22 weeks, Theo's chances of survival would have been tiny.

6. A simple saliva test could help spot which expectant women are likely to go into premature labour, experts believe.