36 weeks counts as preterm labor, the medical definition of preterm labor is defined as a pregnancy of 28 weeks to less than 37 weeks, so 36 weeks of pregnancy delivery counts as preterm labor. 36 weeks of pregnancy, there are signs of preterm delivery of pregnant women are recommended to immediately go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, such as preterm delivery is unavoidable, should closely monitor the progress of labor, if there is a drop in the fetal heart, fetal position malposition and other cases can not vaginal delivery should be timely vaginal assisted delivery, cesarean section to terminate the pregnancy, if necessary. Because 36 weeks is a preterm baby, after the delivery of the fetus should be strengthened monitoring, preterm babies after the birth of delayed umbilical cord disconnection, can reduce the incidence of preterm baby syndrome. If necessary, depending on the condition of the newborn, it is necessary to decide whether it is necessary to transfer to the neonatal unit for treatment.