Question
A woman who is four months pregnant was informed during her prenatal check-up that she has a risk of preterm labor. She wants to know the definition of premature babies, specifically, at which month of pregnancy a newborn is considered premature.
Answer
Premature babies are those born between 28 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. These infants typically weigh between 1,000 and 2,499 grams and, due to many of their organs not being fully matured, have insufficient immune substances, making their resistance relatively low. Premature babies may face a range of health issues and require special medical care.