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My first child was a preterm baby ( 37 weeks ) what's the chances of having my second child a preterm baby as well ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

37 weeks = term: if completed 37 weeks pregnancy, that's full term, as for the chances of having a preterm baby in your next pregnancy is extremely variable, once pregnant, have good prenatal care that's the main advice and main prophylaxis against abnormal pregnancy, good luck

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

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