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What is a premature baby and premature care?

What should you know about them?

A premature baby is referred to when a baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature care is referred to when the premature baby is given special care at the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).

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What are the types of premature babies?

There are two main types of premature babies, that include:

Complications

What are the complications experienced by
premature babies?

The main complications experienced by premature infants include:

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Low birth weight

Due to the underdeveloped organs, premature babies’ weight will be less than 2.5 kg, and they need additional support and care to maintain a body temperature and avoid complications.

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Feeding challenges

Weak sucking and swallowing reflexes can make feeding difficult, so tube feeding becomes crucial to deliver babies an adequate amount of nutrition, which helps them to grow with proper health and care.

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Breathing difficulties

Newborn’s lungs will not be completely developed which will cause apnea, fast breathing, or respiratory distress syndrome in them, which needs oxygen support or mechanical ventilation to thrive better.

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Temperature regulation issues

Usually, premature babies will lack body fat, which makes it tough for them to maintain body heat, further increasing the risk of hypothermia. Often the temperature regulation problem is considered as the major issue among premature babies.

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What are the treatment options for extreme prematurity?

Preterm care involves round-the-clock monitoring and appraisal of health parameters at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The exclusive care options are:

Causes

What are the causes of extreme prematurity?

Premature or preterm birth may have several causes including:

Health issues in the mother

Health issues like diabetes, and kidney disease can lead to preterm labor.

Lifestyle factors

Smoking or drug usage during the pregnancy will increase the risk.

Infections

Infections can cause inflammation and contractions during pregnancy.

Stress

Stress will trigger contractions by triggering the body’s fight or flight response.

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FAQs

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Babies born after 34 weeks of gestation will have the same good health as babies born at 40 weeks. That is if your baby is born exactly in 34 weeks, they have the chance of staying healthy as a normal baby.
Important indicators of recovery are a steady gain in weight and breastfeeding. The preterm infant should breathe with no outside support and maintain normal body temperature. The baby can go home after assessing these parameters.
The presence of twins or a shorter interval between two deliveries can cause prematurity. IVF treatments, uterine problems, and lifestyle diseases like diabetes are few risk factors for premature birth. Lack of proper nutrition during pregnancy or infections of the reproductive system is also some of the risk factors.
The average pregnancy period is 40 weeks, so the baby delivered between 39 to 41 weeks will typically remain healthy. To give your infant a good start it’s crucial to remain patient.
Preventive measures may be possible if we know the risk factors. Administration of hormone or corticosteroid therapy during pregnancy in high-risk mothers may prevent preterm birth.
The cost of extreme prematuritycare can vary widely depending on factors such as the hospital, the specific medical interventions required, the duration of care, and any complications that may arise.
Premature babies will be usually less in weight and also they will be shorter than their peers. These are the common changes being noticed in preterm babies, and notably babies head will be larger than the body.
Delivering babies at 34 weeks is referred to as preterm, but with medical help, those babies can thrive. Also, in the early days of life, there may be health challenges like breathing difficulties or undeveloped organs, NICUs will be well-equipped to assist premature infants.

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