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Is delivery at 33 weeks considered preterm?

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Yes: The definition of "term" gestation is 38-42 weeks, so prior to 38 weeks is considered pre-term, or premature labor.

Answered 3/23/2011

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Yes.: Any delivery before 37 weeks is considered preterm and has significant short and long term consequences. A 33 week delivery is not desirable, but is much better than a 28-32 week delivery, meaning most infant should survive intact.

Answered 10/3/2016

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