Depression With Baby Being Premature
A premature infant is a baby born before 37 weeks
Alternative Names
Preterm infant; Preemie; Premie
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:
- Premature (less than 37 weeks gestation)
- Full term (37 to 42 weeks gestation)
- Post term (born after 42 weeks gestation)
If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up...
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Depression linked to premature birth in black women
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Antidepressants linked to premature births
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