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Bookmark or Share- Preterm birth - World Health Organization (WHO)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 labor - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicOverview. Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions result in the opening of your cervix after week 20 and before week 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labor can result in premature birth. The earlier premature birth happens, the greater the health risks for your baby.
- 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.
- Preterm Labor: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicPreterm or premature labor is labor that begins before 37 weeks in pregnancy. Signs of preterm labor are fluid leaking from your vagina, vaginal bleeding, contractions, back pain and pelvic pain. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you believe you’re in early labor.
- Preterm Infants - Pediatrics - Merck Manual Professional EditionPrematurity is defined by the gestational age at birth. Previously, any infant weighing
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