Premature birth is defined either as the same as preterm
birth, or the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature
enough to allow normal postnatal survival.
Premature infants are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development.
Significant progress has been made in the care of premature infants, but not in reducing the prevalence of preterm birth.
Premature infants are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development.
Significant progress has been made in the care of premature infants, but not in reducing the prevalence of preterm birth.







