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Is there any problem with premature delivery at 36 weeks?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Not commonly.: Late preterm birth such as the one you inquire about at 36 weeks has increased risks for neonatal morbidities such as difficulty eating, breathing, infection and death - but only slightly compared to full term (39-40 weeks) births. Most 36 weekers go home with mom within 2-3 days of life and do just fine.

Answered 9/13/2012

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Certainly can be: About half the infants will spend 10-14 days in the NICU for respiratory problems and need a variety of interventions that include IV fluids, antibiotics, breathing support with oxygen or a ventilator. Some get by with less help, but you can't predict that ahead of time.

Answered 8/5/2017

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