Mar 22, 2024 · A 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 …

Feb 23, 2024 · Premature or preterm babies are babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature infants are at a greater risk for health problems.

Jul 15, 2025 · A preemie born 30 weeks or earlier will need a NICU stay, but babies born later still need extra care. Here's everything to know about premature babies week-by-week.

The meaning of PREMATURE is happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time; especially : born after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks.

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]

Premature birth, also known as preterm birth, is when a baby is born earlier than usual, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because premature babies are born early, they have not had as much …

A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Learn more about prematurity, including causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.