A baby is considered prematureA) if birth occurs at or before 37 weeks of gestation.B) if the newborn weighs less than 5½ pounds.C) if birth occurs at 40 weeks of gestation.D) it depends upon whether this is the first birth for the mother.

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A baby is considered prematureA)  if birth occurs at or before 37 weeks of gestation.B)  if the newborn weighs less than 5½ pounds.C)  if birth occurs at 40 weeks of gestation.D)  it depends upon whether this is the first birth for the mother.

Ceceil Bakhit · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A baby is considered premature if born at or before 37 weeks of gestation, as full-term pregnancy is typically about 40 weeks.

A baby is considered premature

A) if birth occurs at or before 37 weeks of gestation.
B) if the newborn weighs less than 5½ pounds.
C) if birth occurs at 40 weeks of gestation.
D) it depends upon whether this is the first birth for the mother.

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