Common Medical Problems in Preemies

Common Medical Problems in Preemies

Premature babies often stay in the NICU with various medical problems. Some of them, like jaundice and anemia, are relatively mild, while others, like respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) can be much more serious.

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Premature Babies Week By Week

A baby born before week 37 is premature. Premature babies often have low birth weight, and are at some risk for health problems like mental disability and undeveloped organs. However, the closer an infant is born to his due date, the lower the risks.

Premature Baby Development

Premature babies hit their developmental milestones at a different rate than full-term newborns. Our guide to preemie development gives you insight into when your premature infant may crawl, walk, speak, develop certain cognitive skills and more!

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Premature Babies Week By Week

A baby born before week 37 is premature. Premature babies often have low birth weight, and are at some risk for health problems like mental disability and undeveloped organs. However, the closer an infant is born to his due date, the lower the risks.

Premature Baby Development

Premature babies hit their developmental milestones at a different rate than full-term newborns. Our guide to preemie development gives you insight into when your premature infant may crawl, walk, speak, develop certain cognitive skills and more!