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- Dictionarypreterm/ˌpriːˈtəːm/
adjective
- 1. born or occurring after a pregnancy significantly shorter than normal, especially after no more than 37 weeks of pregnancy: "babies born during preterm labour"
adverb
- 1. after a short pregnancy; prematurely: "babies born preterm are likely to lack surfactant in the lungs"
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May 10, 2023 · Preterm is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. There are sub-categories of preterm birth, based on gestational age: extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) very preterm (28 to less than 32 weeks) moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks).
Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks.
Feb 23, 2024 · When a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, it’s called premature or preterm birth. The earlier the birth, the more serious the health risks to the baby. Some of the common risks include breathing problems and trouble maintaining temperature. Preterm infants may need special care in a NICU.
Mar 22, 2024 · Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.
Preterm refers to a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. Normally, a pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. How many babies are born preterm every year and where?
Mar 16, 2022 · Learn the causes and symptoms of preterm labor, what premature labor might mean for your baby, and what your provider will do to help prevent and treat…
Preterm labor is labor that happens too soon, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. If you think you are experiencing signs of preterm labor, see a health care provider right away. Your provider may be able to give you medicine so that the baby will be healthier at birth. Factors associated with preterm birth.
