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Preterm birth

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. Extreme preterm is less than 28 weeks, very early preterm birth is between 28 and 32 weeks, early preterm birth occurs between 32 and 34 weeks, late preterm birth is between 34 and 36…

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Causes
Often unknown
Complications
Cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems, sight problems
Deaths
805,800
Frequency
~15 million a year (12% of deliveries)
Other names
Premature birth, preemies, premmies
Prevention
Progesterone

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related to Risk factors of preterm labor · 6
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related to Tocolysis · 6
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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Preterm birthCausesOften unknown1.00infobox
Preterm birthComplicationsCerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems, sight problems1.00infobox
Preterm birthDeaths805,8001.00infobox
Preterm birthFrequency~15 million a year (12% of deliveries)1.00infobox
Preterm birthOther namesPremature birth, preemies, premmies1.00infobox
Preterm birthPreventionProgesterone1.00infobox
Preterm birthRisk factorsDiabetes, high blood pressure, Multiple gestation, obesity or underweight, a number of vaginal infections, celiac disease, tobacco smoking, psychological stress1.00infobox
Preterm birthSpecialtyNeonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics1.00infobox
Preterm birthSymptomsBirth of a baby at younger than 37 weeks' gestational age1.00infobox
Preterm birthTreatmentCorticosteroids, keeping the baby warm through skin-to-skin contact, supporting breastfeeding, treating infections, supporting breathing1.00infobox
Preterm birthis amost common cause of death among infants worldwide0.90text
Preterm birthis anon-Mendelian trait with a polygenic nature.Prenatal careThe absence of prenatal care has been associated with higher rates of preterm births0.90text
Preterm birthis anon-Mendelian trait with a polygenic nature0.90text

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