Is seven months considered premature?

Generally, delivery at seven months is considered premature. The detailed explanation is as follows:

A normal gestational period is typically around 40 weeks. However, at seven months, the gestation is only about 28 weeks. Premature birth usually refers to infants born before 37 weeks of gestation; therefore, a birth at seven months is generally classified as premature and specifically categorized as extremely preterm. It should be noted that babies born this early may have incomplete physical development and usually require special attention regarding nutrition, respiration, and warmth. Additionally, preterm infants who clearly present with complications such as infection, respiratory distress, or jaundice after birth should be closely monitored and treated promptly to ensure normal physical development.

To avoid negatively affecting the fetus's normal growth, natural childbirth is recommended whenever possible, as it poses relatively fewer risks to both mother and baby unless medically necessary otherwise.