What Are the Risks of Preterm and Post-term Delivery?
Preterm Delivery Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation are considered preterm and are at higher risk for several health issues. These include respiratory problems, feeding difficulties, and increased susceptibility to infections. Long-term consequences can include developmental delays and chronic health conditions.
Post-term Delivery On the other hand, babies born after 42 weeks are considered post-term. These infants are at risk for macrosomia (being significantly larger than average), which can lead to complications during delivery such as shoulder dystocia. They are also at increased risk for stillbirth and meconium aspiration syndrome.
