causes of prematurity

What are the causes of prematurity?

What are the causes of prematurity?

Prematurity is defined as giving birth to a baby prematurely. Specifically, before 37 weeks of gestation. A complete pregnancy corresponds to 40 weeks of gestation. Therefore, when a situation of prematurity occurs, there is a certain risk. It implies more immaturity of all organs and systems. It also increases the incidence of pathologies that complicate … Read more

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