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How does premature birth affect mental abilities?
Premature birth affects mental abilities because when you are premature you cant effectively breathe and the brain will not get enough oxygen and some suffers from intraventricular hemorrhage that affects brain.
Do premature birth affect brain development?
Yes, premature birth does effect the growth rate.
What are some of the symptoms and treatments for premature birth?
Symptoms of premature birth include flu-like symptoms and stomach pain. This can be treated by placing the baby in an incubator, feeding the baby through a tube.
How do you prevent premature birth?
if your younger than 16 and older than 40 then having a baby can cause birth defects such as premature birth. also, meeting up with your doctor while pregnant can reduce on having a premature birth.
Is down syndrome caused by premature birth?
Down syndrome is not caused by premature birth. Down syndrome is present in the embryo from the time of conception. Down syndrome, in contrast, may lead to premature birth.
What are some of the risk factors for prematurity or premature birth?
Prematurity is much more common in multiple pregnancy and for mothers who have a history of miscarriages or who have given birth to a premature infant in the past.
What has the author Victoria Mary Crosse written?
Victoria Mary Crosse has written: 'The premature baby, and other babies with low birth weight' -- subject(s): Birth weight, Infant, Premature, Infants (Premature), Premature Infant
What is premature birth?
Birth before 37 weeks gestation
Are premature babies more likely to have ADHD as they grow up?
ADHD is a genetic problem. Premature birth is usually an environmetal one, although can be affected by some genetic factors e.g. a small mother, susceptibility to other causes of premature birth. There is no connection between being born early and ADHD.
Can premature-birth harm the baby?
most definitely. premature babies can have all sorts of problems
Why is premature labor a major concern?
Premature birth is the greatest cause of newborn illness and death.
What is the medical condition maternal toxemia and how does it play a role in prematurity or premature birth?
Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
