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gestational age
(redirected from Weeks of gestation)

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Noun1.gestational age - the age of an embryo counting from the time of fertilization
fertilization age, fetal age
age - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age"
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For purposes of the study, premature is considered as less than 37 full weeks of gestation.
13 million premature births worldwide: US charity by AFP / AFP Global Edition
They believe their "findings support recommendations to delay elective delivery until 39 weeks of gestation and should be helpful in counseling.
Even at term, timing of cesarean is linked to adverse outcomes by Melhado, L. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Elective, repeat Caesarean sections before 39 weeks of gestation are common and linked to respiratory and other adverse neonatal outcomes.
Early elective Caesarean section deliveries a risk by The Nation's Health
 
 
 
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