Childbirth is described as premature if the baby is delivered at less than 36 weeks.There are several reasons why a woman may have a premature delivery.The expectant mother may be suffering from an illness that could affect the baby's well-being, for example a worsening of a pregnancy-induced hypertension. Bleeding in the second half of pregnancy which is also called Antepartum haemorrhage can also cause a woman to be delivered early of her baby. If a woman has a multiple pregnancy, premature birth is more likely than if she had only one baby.
