Letter P

Prematurity

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Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 pounds) or less at birth.

The current World Health Organization definition of prematurity is a baby born before 37 weeks of gestation, counting from the first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).

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