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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.

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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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Q: What are some of the risk factors for prematurity or premature birth?
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What is the risk of serious longterm complications with prematurity or premature birth?

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.


What risk factors predetermine later disorders of the nervous system?

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.


What measures can health care providers take to prevent premature birth?

enfication of risk factors like extremesof age , hypertension, short stature, previous premature labour, etc & taking precautions to address these problems canprevent premature labour.


What are SIDS risk factors?

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.


Does the mothers age play a role in premature birth?

Young, teenage mothers are at a higher risk for having premature infants.


Women who smoke during their pregnancy risk which?

Respiratory diseases Premature birth of the baby


Women who smoke during their pregnancy risk what?

Respiratory diseases & Premature birth of the baby.


Can placental abruption cause aspiration pneumonia?

Aspiration pneumonia is a risk factor. In addition to other risk factors, it is the result of premature exposure, and pregnancy trauma.


Who is at risk for hemangioma?

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.


What are the risk factors for getting pregnant one month after giving birth premature due to preeclampsia?

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


What can happen during a high risk pregnancy?

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.


What are risk factors for obesity?

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.