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- Preterm birth - World Health Organization (WHO)Overview. 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).
- Late preterm infants – Changing trends and continuing challengesLate preterm infants, defined as newborns born between 34 0/7-36 6/7 weeks of gestational age, constitute a unique group among all premature neonates. Often overlooked because of their size when compared to very premature infants, this population is still vulnerable because of physiological and structural immaturity.
- Premature birth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicLate preterm, born between 34 and 36 completed weeks of pregnancy. Moderately preterm, born between 32 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. Very preterm, born between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. Extremely preterm, born before 28 weeks of pregnancy. Most premature births happen in the late preterm stage.
- Preterm Birth: Premature, Causes, Symptoms & ComplicationsLate preterm: Born between 34 and 36 weeks. Most premature births occur during this time frame. Moderately preterm: Born between 32 and 34 weeks. Very preterm: Born before 32 weeks. Extremely preterm: Born before 25 weeks. How common is premature birth? About 1 out of every 10 births in the U.S. is premature.
- Best Practices in the Care of Late Preterm Infants - Consult QDLate preterm newborns – those born between 340/7 and 366/7 weeks of gestation – comprised approximately 70% of preterm deliveries in the United States in 2018. These late preterm infants are sometimes overlooked due to their size and maturity, but those last few weeks in utero are crucial for organ development.
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