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[15] [16] [17] A bed may be prepared for the baby with a basket or box lined with a blanket or sheets. [17] Items are needed to clamp or tie the umbilical cord in two places. Shoestrings or strips of a sheet folded into narrow bands may be used. [17] These items can be sterilized by boiling (20 minutes) or soaking in alcohol (up to 3 hours). [17]
Extreme preterm [2] 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 weeks' gestation. [8] These babies are also known as premature babies or colloquially preemies (American English) [9] or premmies (Australian English). [10]
Postterm – ≥ 42 weeks + 0 days of gestation (> 293 days from the first day of last menstrual period, or > 13 days from the estimated due date) Late term – 41 weeks + 0 days to 41 weeks + 6 days of gestation; Full term – 39 weeks + 0 days to 40 weeks + 6 days of gestation; Early term – 37 weeks + 0 days to 38 weeks + 6 days of gestation
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Labor induction is the procedure where a medical professional starts the process of labor (giving birth) instead of letting it start on its own. Labor may be induced (started) if the health of the mother or the baby is at risk. Induction of labor can be accomplished with pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical methods. [1]
Preterm birth is the birth of an infant at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age. Globally, about 15 million infants were born before 37 weeks of gestation. [152] Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under five years of age though many that survive experience disabilities including learning defects and visual and hearing ...
If it occurs before 37 weeks it is known as PPROM (preterm prelabor rupture of membranes) otherwise it is known as term PROM. [2] Treatment is based on how far along a woman is in pregnancy and whether complications are present. [2] In those at or near term without any complications, induction of labor is generally recommended. [2]
Sweden: In 2005, 5.6% of abortions were carried out between 12 and 17 weeks, and 0.8% at or greater than 18 weeks. [32] Switzerland: In 2016, 10% of abortions performed after the legal term were carried out after week 21 (a total of 36 cases). [33] Of these cases 86% were carried out due to physical problems with the child or mother. [33]