Doctors describe a premature birth as a condition when a baby is born before 37 weeks. why do you think doctors label babies born at 37 weeks as premature when the average pregnancy is 40 weeks? what complications would you expect premature babies to have?

The body would have complications in reducing the level of being prone to infections.

Inability to maintain body heat – A premature baby is born with little body fat and immature skin, which makes it harder to maintain body heat. Treatment involves incubators to provide warmth.

The baby may also encounter respiratory problems.

Doctors determined that babies born at 37 weeks have an increased risk of health problems due to insufficient development. Premature babies may need medical attention to help with respiration, until their lungs fully develop. They may also need to have extra protection from germs, because their immune systems may not be functioning. I would also expect that premature babies weigh less than full-term babies.