Neurosurgery notes/Paediatrics/Pregnancy and Neurosurgery

Pregnancy and Neurosurgery

Definition

  • Preterm:
    • Pregnancy before 37 weeks of gestation
  • Early term:
    • Pregnancy between 37 weeks - 39 weeks.
  • Full term:
    • Pregnancy between 39 weeks - 41 weeks.
    • 1st trimester
      • 1–12 weeks
    • 2nd trimester
      • 13–28 weeks
    • 3rd trimester
      • 29–40 weeks
  • Late term:
    • Pregnancy between 41 weeks - 42 weeks.
  • Post term:
    • Pregnancy between 42 weeks - delivery.