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Fertility Glossary

Preterm birth

Birth before 37 weeks.

Pregnancy after treatment

Preterm birth is more common in multiple pregnancy, after some uterine surgery and with certain uterine differences. It is the main reason clinicians push hard for one embryo at a time.

Also known as: premature birth, early delivery

Sources

  • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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