Preterm labour is when you go in to labour before your pregnancy reaches 37 weeks.

More than 9 out of 10 premature babies survive and develop normally, thanks to medical advances. Here's what to expect when you have your baby before 37 weeks.

Learn about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature or very ill babies are admitted for highly specialised hospital care.

Are you likely to be having a premature birth? Here’s all you need to know about preparing for and recovering from premature labour and birth.

This essential guide for parents of premature babies covers gestational age, premature birth risk factors, premature labour and premature development.

Going into labour before your 37th week of pregnancy is called preterm labour, or premature labour.

Our checklist has answers to questions about premature birth and labour, covering where and how premature babies are born, and things to ask medical staff.

After a premature birth, it can be hard for dads. Our dads guide to premature babies and birth covers feelings, bonding, and getting involved with your baby.

Premature babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Our essential guide covers premature birth, babies, development, NICU and more.

If you know your baby will be born early, you can prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Practise relaxation and take a tour of the NICU. Find out more.