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Premature Births | Survival Rates | Definitions | Neonatal Units in the UK

circle Premature baby: Born before 37 weeks

circle Moderately premature baby: Born between 35 and 37 weeks

circle Very premature baby: Born between 29 and 34 weeks

circle Extremely premature baby: Born between 24 and 28 weeks

Low birthweight baby: Weighs less than 2,500g (5.5 lbs)
Very low birthweight baby: Weighs less than 1,500gms (3.0 lbs)(3)

(3) Written submission from NHS London Specialised Commissioning Group p.3-4; and ‘Facts and Figures’ BLISS 2005