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Bookmark or Share- 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. But the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of health challenges.
- Preterm Birth: Premature, Causes, Symptoms & ComplicationsA preterm, premature or “preemie” baby is a baby born too early, or about three weeks before their due date. A full-term pregnancy (fetal development) lasts about 40 weeks. Preterm birth occurs when a baby is born at 37 weeks or earlier.
- 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.
- Your Preemie's Growth & Developmental MilestonesWas your baby born more than 3 weeks early? Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about developmental milestones for your preterm baby. Keep in mind that babies develop at their own speed and in their own way.
- Premature Birth & Babies: Complications and Care - WebMDDoctors call a baby "premature" if they're born more than 3 weeks before the due date. If your baby is a preemie, you'll have plenty of questions about how to give them the extra care they need.
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