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Bookmark or Share- Preterm birth - WikipediaPreterm 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. [1] .
- Prematurity - Stanford Medicine Children's HealthA baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Other terms used for prematurity are preterm and preemie. The number of premature births in the U.S increased from 1990 to 2006 and has since been declining. Twins and other multiples are more likely to be premature than single birth babies.
- A Week-by-Week Guide to Premature Babies - ParentsPremature babies are any infants born before the 37th week of pregnancy. However, if you've ever spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you know that a 30-week preemie, for...
- Premature birth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicA premature birth means a baby is born too early. The birth takes place before the 37th week of pregnancy. A typical pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Premature babies often have serious health problems, especially when they're born very early. These problems often vary.
- Caring for a Premature Baby: What Parents Need to Knowpreemie~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides advice for preemie parents on caring for their baby in NICU and at home.
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