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preterm baby

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Noun1.preterm baby - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestationpreterm baby - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
neonate, newborn, newborn baby, newborn infant - a baby from birth to four weeks


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The paper says that some known risk factors for preterm birth can be identified before or during pregnancy: for example, women who have already had one preterm baby are at greater risk.
We need to at least adopt common definitions and agree on what is a preterm baby," said Lawn, adding that more national and regional data on the long-term health problems caused by preterm birth is needed.
We need to at least adopt common definitions and agree on what is a preterm baby," said Lawn, adding that more national and regional data on the long-term health problems caused by preterm birth is needed.
 
 
 
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