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Late preterm birth

Late preterm birth refers to birth around 34 to 36 weeks, before full term but closer to term than earlier preterm birth.

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Preterm labor timeline and differences

Preterm labor timeline and differences

What the preterm labor timeline actually means Pregnancy is traditionally considered full term at 37 weeks and beyond. Before that point, labor-like activity may be described as preterm labor if there are regular uterine contractions plus cervical change between 20 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks. Preterm birth is the delivery itself before 37 completed weeks. […]