Dr. Simi Kurian, An Obstetric & Gynaecologist practicing at Pariyaram Govt Medical College, Cannanore is sharing her expert view about Pre-Term Birth for patient awareness and benefits.
Pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. Preterm birth is the birth of baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Approx. 1 in 10 births is preterm birth. Preterm baby is at risk of complications like breathing difficulties, underdeveloped organs, low birth weight. Some patients are at increased risk of preterm birth, with proper care & medication, risk can be minimized.
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