Being
pregnant is one of the happiest moments in life. Despite the excitement that
comes with it, it could be hard for you as you need to take extra care of your
body and the foetus inside you during this time.
What
is preterm birth?
According
to World Health Organization (WHO), preterm is defined as babies born alive
before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. There are sub-categories of preterm
birth, based on gestational age:
- Extremely preterm (born at less than 28 weeks of pregnancy).
- Very preterm (born between 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy).
- Moderate to late preterm (born between 32 to 37 weeks of pregnancy).
Sometimes,
even a healthy pregnancy may make you go into preterm labor because it is usually
not anticipated. Preterm birth also happens because the causes are not
completely understood.
