Term: Postterm Birth

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-05

Definition:

A birth where the gestational age of the infant is 42 or more weeks.

Related concepts 

• Maternal and Newborn Health Status Indicators

Related terms 

• Gestational Age
• Preterm Birth
• Term Birth

References 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)