Is a baby born at 36 weeks considered premature?

Patient's question:

I gave birth around 36 weeks, which means this would be considered a preterm baby. What should I pay attention to in daily life?

Doctor's answer:

As long as it does not exceed 37 weeks, it is considered premature from a medical perspective, so being born around 36 weeks is considered premature. For premature infants, it is recommended that parents provide meticulous care. Liveborn infants born before 37 weeks of gestation are referred to as premature infants or underdeveloped infants. Special care must be given in feeding, keeping warm, and preventing diseases caused by reasons such as immature tissues and organs, incomplete function, poor living ability, and low resistance.

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