Premature babies are not just tiny; they are at risk for a number of health concerns, including breathing difficulties, brain injury, eye disorders, infection, bowel problems and heart dysfunction.
The issues surrounding preterm birth can be complex but we have tried to cover everything you may want to know. If you have any questions please ask them in our forums.
Very few babies survive who are born this early. Research has reported rates of between 2% to 15%
The survival of infants at this gestational age is largely anecdotal so specific data regarding disability and other health outcomes on this group are limited.
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One of the greatest minds in history, Albert Einstein was born preterm.
A quick and comprehensive guide to understand all that is happening when you are faced with preterm birth and the NICU.
Packed with extra features like progress charts, NICU checklists and plenty of others. ‘The preemie guide’ is a must for any new parent.
Most babies spend between 38 and 42 weeks in their mother’s uterus. So, technically a preterm birth, preemie, premmie, or prem, is an infant who is born less than 37 completed gestational weeks.
Read More: Defining Preterm birth
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‘The complete preemie guide to: ‘Preemie development’ is the must have guide to the NICU for new preemie parents.
With an easy-to-read layout this comprehensive guide is over 130 pages of important information about the NICU and your preemie.
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Packed with extra features like progress charts, NICU checklists and plenty of others. ‘The preemie guide’ is a must for any new parents.
