preterm infants are monitored in a neonatal intensive care unit where they are put in incubators which cater for their need.the modern incubators cater for,oxygen,intravenous infusion treatment and warmth.They have special gadgets that help in maintaining the conditions as required.
In developing countries where there are no electricity,the preterm are put in kangaroo care(skin to skin contact)with the mother and encouraged to breastfeed to minimize infection through improving the infants immunity system.
my understanding is that the logo is the printout of the analysis of the use of steroid to develop lungs in the preterm infant prior to birth. This finding revolutionized the care of preterm babies,saving many many young lives
The percentage of preterm and low birth weight births that are unexplained is unstable. The percentage is constantly on the rise.
birth asphyxia
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when a baby is born before it is suppose to.
Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity. Preterm birth can be caused by premature rupture of the membranes, strep b infections, smoking, and a variety of other causes.
Check out the related links for more information. There are a lot of SERIOUS risks of smoking during pregnancy. * death * stillbirth * low birth weight * preterm delivery * heart defects * placental problems and much more.
Birth.
An infant's main learning tool in the first months after birth is the infant's parent/guardian/caregiver.
Infant is a baby. ie from birth to first birthday.
Premature birth is a major cause of serious health problems in neonates.
PROM occurs in about 10% of all pregnancies. Only about 20% of these cases are preterm PROM. Preterm PROM is responsible for about 34% of all premature births.