<P> Preterm birth , also known as premature birth , is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks ' gestational age . These babies are known as preemies or premies . Symptoms of preterm labor include uterine contractions which occur more often than every ten minutes or the leaking of fluid from the vagina . Premature infants are at greater risk for cerebral palsy , delays in development , hearing problems and sight problems . These risks are greater the earlier a baby is born . </P>
<P> Preterm birth , also known as premature birth , is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks ' gestational age . These babies are known as preemies or premies . Symptoms of preterm labor include uterine contractions which occur more often than every ten minutes or the leaking of fluid from the vagina . Premature infants are at greater risk for cerebral palsy , delays in development , hearing problems and sight problems . These risks are greater the earlier a baby is born . </P>
when is a baby said to be premature
when is a baby said to be premature
fewer than 37 weeks ' gestational age
fewer than 37 weeks ' gestational age