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.
Premature birth is caused by premature labor, placental abruption, placenta previa, premature rupture of membranes, incompetent cervix, maternal toxemia, drug abuse or is usually unknown.
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Risk factors depend on weight at birth and if breathing problems exist. Premature boy babies have a lower survival rate than premature girl babies. Infection or a birth defect can also affect outcomes.
The risk factors of infections and very low birth weight in premature infants. A study done at Johns Hopkins reported that 77 out of a group of 213 premature infants developed neurologic disorders.
enfication of risk factors like extremesof age , hypertension, short stature, previous premature labour, etc & taking precautions to address these problems canprevent premature labour.
Newer research confirms bedsharing as a risk factor for SIDS independently of cigarette smoking. Sleeping in a room alone also confers an increased risk when compared to babies who sleep in a crib in a parent's room. Prematurity or low birth weight. Poor prenatal care.
Young, teenage mothers are at a higher risk for having premature infants.
Respiratory diseases Premature birth of the baby
Respiratory diseases & Premature birth of the baby.
Aspiration pneumonia is a risk factor. In addition to other risk factors, it is the result of premature exposure, and pregnancy trauma.
Female Caucasian infants are most at risk for hemangioma. They typically appear in the first two weeks after birth and are more common in premature babies.
I had preeclampsia toximia and was told to wait at least 5 yrs before I got pregnant again as I could develop the same again
A high risk pregnancy can result in health problems for the newborn or the mother. It may result in a premature birth, or the loss of the child either due to miscarriage or stillbirth. There may also be a normal birth with no complications. The term "high-risk" refers to factors which increase the likelihood of health complications, but in no way does this mean something will go wrong. For a detailed answer refer to a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Obesity is caused by excessive consumption of calorie. Those that consume a lot of food containg high calorie and those that have sedentary lifestyle and don't do exercise.Those that have the obese gene are also at risk.