Any birth occurring before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm. High-risk preterm births involve additional maternal or fetal complications such as multiple gestations, pre-eclampsia, growth restriction, or incompetent cervix requiring specialized tertiary care.

A Level III NICU offers advanced mechanical ventilators, specialized neonatal incubators, continuous multi-parameter monitoring, surfactant therapy, phototherapy, total parenteral nutrition, and 24/7 dedicated neonatologist coverage.

Yes. Arihant Hospital maintains an active, dedicated cashless desk for ECHS, CGHS, and major government panels with complete support from pre-authorization to emergency neonatal care.

Management depends on gestational age and the health of the pregnant person and baby. A clinical team may consider treatments such as antenatal corticosteroids, medicines to briefly delay labor, or transfer to a hospital with appropriate neonatal care when indicated.

Seek prompt maternity-care advice for regular contractions, fluid leaking from the vagina, vaginal bleeding, persistent pelvic pressure or backache, or a noticeable reduction in your baby's movements. These symptoms need professional assessment and cannot confirm preterm labor on their own.

Not all preterm births can be prevented. Early and regular prenatal care can help identify some risk factors and allow a clinician to discuss monitoring or preventive options appropriate to your pregnancy.

Antenatal corticosteroids may help a baby's lungs and other organs mature when preterm birth is considered likely within a particular timeframe. A clinician decides whether they are appropriate based on gestational age and individual circumstances.

Care is tailored to each baby's gestational age and condition. It may include help with breathing, temperature regulation, feeding, and close monitoring in a neonatal unit, with the care team explaining the plan to the family.