Figure 47.1 Characteristics of the premature baby Photograph From Lissauer and Fanaroff (2011) Neonatology at a Glance, 2nd ed. Reproduced with permission of Wiley Table 47.1 The premature baby
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Definitions
Incidence
Preterm: <37 completed weeks’ gestation
Moderate or late preterm: 35–37 completed weeks’ gestation
Very preterm: 29–34 completed weeks’ gestation
Extremely preterm: <28 completed weeks’ gestationStay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel
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