Title: Overview of Preemies and Preemie Care
Headings: Overview of Preemies and Preemie Care
Overview of Preemies and Preemie Care
What Having a Preemie Means for You and Your Premature Baby
Types of Preemies
Causes of Premature Birth
Health Problems of Preemies
The Psychological Toll of Having a Preemie
Simple Things Count for Preemies
Preemies Are Fighters

Content: 2 ﻿ They weigh under 1-pound and are at the highest risk for complications from their premature birth. Causes of Premature Birth
There are many risk factors that increase a mom's chance of having a preemie, including: Previous preterm birth
Multiple pregnancies (twins or more) 3 ﻿
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Smoking cigarettes
11 Risk Factors for Premature Birth
Health Problems of Preemies
Although many preemies are very healthy, others have health problems that may be severe. Unless there are severe health complications, longer pregnancies mean healthier babies. Some of the health problems that preemies may face include: 2 ﻿
Trouble breathing
Bleeding into the brain (IVH) 4 ﻿
Heart trouble (PDA, bradycardia)
Severe jaundice
Eye problems (ROP)
The Psychological Toll of Having a Preemie
Having a preemie is a medical emergency, but it is also a psychological one for the parents. It can be very hard to cope with having a preemie. Learning as much as you can about your preemie and talking to other parents of preemies can help you, and your family members adjust to life with a preemie. With special handling, careful observation, and love, your preemie will be on his way to catching up growth-wise which so many preemies do by the age of 2. 5 ﻿
How to Cope With Having a Premature Baby
Simple Things Count for Preemies
Just as it is with babies born at term, what helps preemies thrive the most are touch, talk, and breastmilk.