Defining “Term” Pregnancy Recommendations From the Defining “Term” Pregnancy Workgroup Defining “Term” Pregnancy

Spong CY. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The national emphasis on reducing preterm birth, and the increase in scheduled deliveries, has created confusion around the definition of term gestation. The concept of “term” gestation provides guidance to clinicians and influences the public's perceptions about the optimal timing of delivery for a healthy pregnancy. Currently, a term birth is defined as a delivery that occurs neither preterm nor postterm. Because preterm is classically defined as delivery prior to 37 weeks following the onset of the last menstrual period and postterm as after 42 weeks, term has been conventionally defined as delivery between 37 and 42 weeks. The International Classification of Diseases defines term pregnancy as delivery between 37 weeks 0 days and 41 weeks 6 days.

Even Mild Iodine Deficiency During Gestation May Impair Brain Function in Children

Mitka M. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Too many pregnant women appear to have insufficient intake of iodine, an essential micronutrient needed for normal in utero neurodevelopment and thyroid hormone production.

AMA Publishing Group: Pregnancy Topic Collection

Defining “Term” Pregnancy Recommendations From the Defining “Term” Pregnancy Workgroup Defining “Term” Pregnancy

Even Mild Iodine Deficiency During Gestation May Impair Brain Function in Children