The live birth of an infant with a gestational age of 36 weeks or less. While the birth of infants before term age runs in families, suggesting a hereditary component, the causes of a preterm birth are not properly understood. The most effective preventive treatment appears to be extensive bed rest during pregnancy for women with a high risk for premature delivery. <\/p>\n
See Ascending genital tract infection<\/a>, Biological risk factor<\/a>, Corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH), Fetal programming<\/a>, Hippocampus<\/a>, Mesencephalic reticular activating system<\/a>, Placenta previa<\/a>, Preterm infant<\/a>, Prospective cohort<\/a>, Very (or extremely) preterm birth<\/p>\n <\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The live birth of an infant with a gestational age of 36 weeks or less. While the birth of infants before term age runs in families, suggesting a hereditary component, the causes of a preterm birth are not properly understood. The most effective preventive treatment appears to be extensive bed rest during pregnancy for women … <\/p>\n