Title: Premature Infant: Causes, Complications, and More
Headings: Premature Infant
Premature Infant
Overview
Causes of premature birth
Potential health problems in premature infants
Treating a premature infant
Long-term outlook for premature infants
Preventing premature birth

Content: Even so, all premature infants are at risk of long-term complications. Developmental, medical, and behavioral problems can continue through childhood. Some may even cause permanent disabilities. Common long-term problems associated with premature birth, especially extreme prematurity, include: hearing problems
vision loss or blindness
learning disabilities
physical disabilities
delayed growth and poor coordination
Parents of premature infants need to pay careful attention to their child’s cognitive and motor development. This includes the achievement of certain skills, such as smiling, sitting, and walking. Speech and behavioral development also are important to monitor. Some premature infants may need speech therapy or physical therapy throughout their childhood. Preventing premature birth
Getting prompt and proper prenatal care significantly reduces the chances of having a premature birth. Other important preventive measures include: