when is a baby considered premature
Definition. A premature baby is one born before 37 weeks of gestation time. If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is referred to as preterm labor. In a typical pregnancy, delivery between 37 and 42 weeks is considered a full term, and anything after 42 weeks gestation is a post-term pregnancy.f a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is referred to as preterm labor. In a typical pregnancy, delivery between 37 and 42 weeks is considered a full term, and anything after 42 weeks gestation is a post-term pregnancy.