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.

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. [1]

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.

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: moderate to late preterm (32 to …

If you deliver your baby before 37 weeks, it's called a preterm birth and your baby is considered premature. About 10 percent of babies in the United States are born prematurely. Eighty percent are …

Preterm labor is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Preterm labor needs medical attention right away.

Mar 5, 2014 · Labor that begins before 37 weeks is called preterm labor (or premature labor). A birth that occurs before 37 weeks is considered a preterm birth. Preterm birth is the most common cause of …

Dec 4, 2025 · Learn the signs of preterm labor and what actions your healthcare provider might take to ensure your baby's health and safety.

A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature. Overall, the rate of premature births is rising, mainly due to the large numbers …

Possible causes of preterm birth include stress, infection or inflammation, vaginal bleeding that comes from inside your uterus, and overdistention of the uterus.