Title: Premature Babies | Causes and Care | Patient
Headings: Premature Babies
Premature Babies
What is a premature baby?
Why are babies born prematurely?
Will my premature baby survive?
Care of a premature baby in hospital
What are the possible early complications for a premature baby?
Breathing problems
Heart problems
Jaundice
Brain problems
Eye problems
Gut problems
Infections
Temperature control
What are the possible problems premature babies might get as they grow and develop?
Parents need support too
Feeding a premature baby
Going home with a premature baby
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Content: Those born between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy are considered very premature. Across the world, more than one in ten babies are born prematurely. Why are babies born prematurely? There are many reasons why babies may be born early or factors which may make this more likely. These include: Having more than one baby at a time (multiple pregnancy) - ie twins, triplets, etc. Pre-eclampsia - a condition where the mother has high blood pressure. This may cause early labour or it may be deemed medically safest to deliver the baby early to protect the baby or the mother from the effects of this condition. Early separation of the placenta from the womb - placental abruption. The placenta being situated too low - placenta praevia.