Prematurity Children's Health Prematurity Prematurity refers to when a baby is delivered prior to a full-term pregnancy. According to the convention which has been established in the medical field, birth before the 37th week of gestation constitutes prematurity.
Prematurity refers to when a baby is delivered prior to a full-term pregnancy.
According to the convention which has been established in the medical field, birth before the 37th week of gestation constitutes prematurity. Their low birth weight affects premature babies. The ductus arteriosus artery diverts blood from the baby's lungs while the fetus is surrounded by fluid in utero. The artery is only supposed to bypass the lungs until the baby comes out and breathes air. Hearing Problems Developmental problems Slower development is also associated with prematurity.