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What is Considered Premature Birth? How are Preterm Birth and Preterm Labor Defined?

Pregnancy is an exciting time, full of new changes for you and your growing baby. With so much to think about—from planning the nursery to keeping up to date with prenatal visits—you may have questions about premature birth, also called preterm birth. In this article, we will answer several key questions about premature babies—also called “preemies.”

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Talk to your doctor today about the PreTRM Test for your individual risk assessment.