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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: extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) very preterm (28 to 32 weeks).poor
nutrition before and during pregnancy. Smoking, using illegal drugs, or drinking an excessive amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Certain infections, such as urinary tract and amniotic membrane infections. Premature birth in a previous pregnancy. An abnormal uterus. A
premature birth may be a birth that takes place quite three weeks before the baby's estimated maturity. In other words, a
premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy. But the earlier your baby is born, the higher the risk of complications. Women younger than age 18 are more likely to have a preterm delivery. Women older than age 35 are also at risk of having preterm infants because they are more likely to have other conditions (such as
high blood pressure and diabetes) that can cause complications requiring preterm delivery. Preterm birth can't always be prevented. But moms-to-be can help lower their chances of going into
labor timely. Here's the simplest advice: See your doctor early and frequently in your pregnancy for prenatal care.
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