What are Preemies?
In humans, a premature infant or preemie is a child born after less than 37 weeks of gestation. The typical gestation for humans in 40 weeks, although perfectly normal babies are born anywhere between 38-42 weeks. Preemies can develop into healthy full grown adults, although they require extra care, especially when they are very young. The term “preemie” is used by many people because it is viewed as less cold or clinical than “premature infant.
