preterm birth JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/priːtɜːrm ˈbɜːrθ/ · preterm birth
noun
- The birth of a baby before the 37th week of gestation. The premature infant was rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit after a preterm birth.
- A birth that occurs before the expected due date, often requiring medical attention. The mother's preterm birth was a result of preeclampsia and required a cesarean section.
Did you know? Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 1 million deaths annually.