Question

Which situation describes a premature birth?

A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.

A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.

More than one baby is delivered at the same time.

A fetus dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Answer 1

B. A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.

A premature birth is a birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date. In other words, a premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature babies, especially those born very early, often have complicated medical problems.

Answer 2

[B] A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.

A premature birth occurs when a baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Sometimes when babies are born premature, they have medical complications. Premature birth typically happens when:

• Use of alcohol
• Use of drugs
• Health Issues
• Use of tobacco (smoking)

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