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Premature infant
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A premature infant is a baby born before 37 weeks gestation. Alternative Names
Preterm infant; Preemie; Premie Causes, incidence, and risk factors At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:
If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up about 15% of all premature births. Health conditions and events in the mother may contribute to preterm labor. Examples are: ![]()
Different pregnancy-related problems increase the risk of preterm labor:
Other factors that make preterm labor and a premature delivery more likely include:
Review Date: 01/08/2010 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() | ||||||||||||||
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