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Definition
A premature birth is a birth
that takes place more than
three weeks before the baby is
due or before the start of the
37th week of pregnancy.
Symptoms
The signs that a baby's gestation has been cut short
include:
Small size, with a disproportionately large head
Sharper looking, less rounded features than a full-term
Risk factors
Often, the specific cause of premature birth isn't clear. Many factors
may increase the risk of premature birth, however, including:
Having
Complications
Short-term complications
In the first weeks, the complications of
premature birth may include:
Breathing problems
Heart problems
Brain problems
Temperature control problems
Gastrointestinal problems
Blood problems
Metabolism problems
Immune system problems
Long-term complications
In the long term, premature birth may
lead to these complications:
Cerebral palsy
Impaired cognitive skills
Vision problems
Hearing problems
Dental problems
Behavioral and psychological problems
Chronic health issues
checkups
Stay on top of vaccinations
Monitor for developmental delays
Prevention
Although the exact cause of preterm birth is often
unknown, there are some things that can be done to
help women especially those who have an increased
risk to reduce their risk of preterm birth, including:
Progesterone supplements
Cervical cerclage