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The driver in front of me practiced the art of premature braking, and, before I knew it, I saw the hood of my car crumpled like a sheet of paper into the bumper of his car.

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Premature babies have to over come a lot of obstacles depending on how early he/she was born. In the NICU they have incubators that keep the baby warm so they can maintain a normal body temperature. Also sometimes the preemies may have to have surgeries.

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Definition

A premature infant is a baby born before 37 weeks gestation.

Alternative Names

Preterm infant; Preemie; Premie

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:

  • Premature (less than 37 weeks gestation)
  • Full term (37 to 42 weeks gestation)
  • Post term (born after 42 weeks gestation)

If a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks, it is called preterm labor. Often, the cause of preterm labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up about 15% of all premature births.

Health conditions and events in the mother may contribute to preterm labor. Examples are:

  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Infection (such as a urinary tract infection or infection of the amniotic membrane)
  • Kidney disease

Different pregnancy-related problems increase the risk of preterm labor:

  • An "insufficient" or weakened cervix, also called cervical incompetence
  • Birth defects of the uterus
  • History of preterm delivery
  • Poor nutrition right before or during pregnancy
  • Preeclampsia -- the development of high blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy
  • Premature rupture of the membranes (placenta previa)

Other factors that make preterm labor and a premature delivery more likely include:

  • African-American ethnicity (not related to socioeconomic status)
  • Age (younger than 16 or older than 35)
  • Lack of prenatal care
  • Low socioeconomic status
  • Use of tobacco, cocaine, or amphetamines
Symptoms

A premature infant's organs are not fully developed. The infant needs special care in a nursery until the organ systems have developed enough to sustain life without medical support. This may take weeks to months.

A premature infant will have a lower birth weight than a full-term infant. Common physical signs of prematurity include:

  • Body hair (lanugo)
  • Abnormal breathing patterns (shallow, irregular pauses in breathing called apnea)
  • Enlarged clitoris (female infant)
  • Problems breathing due to immature lungs (neonatal respiratory distress syndrome) or pneumonia
  • Lower muscle tone and less activity than full-term infants
  • Problems feeding due to difficulty sucking or coordinating swallowing and breathing
  • Less body fat
  • Small scrotum, smooth without ridges, and undescended testicles (male infant)
  • Soft, flexible ear cartilage
  • Thin, smooth, shiny skin, which is often transparent (can see veins under skin)

Not all premature babies will have these characteristics.

Signs and tests

The infant may have difficulty breathing and maintaining body temperature.

Common tests performed on a premature infant include:

  • Blood gas analysis
  • Blood tests to check glucose, calcium, and bilirubin levels
  • Chest x-ray
  • Continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring (monitoring of breathing and heart rate)
Treatment

When premature labor develops and cannot be stopped, the health care team will prepare for a high-risk birth. The mother may be moved to a center that specifically cares for premature infants in, for example, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

After birth, the baby is admitted to a high-risk nursery. The infant is placed under a warmer or in a clear, heated box called an incubator, which controls the air temperature. Monitoring machines track the baby's breathing, heart rate, and level of oxygen in the blood.

Infants are usually unable to coordinate sucking and swallowing before 34 weeks gestation. Therefore, the baby may have a small, soft feeding tube placed through the nose or mouth into the stomach. In very premature or sick infants, nutrition may be given through a vein until the baby is stable enough to receive all nutrition in the stomach. (See: Neonatal weight gain and nutrition)

If the infant has breathing problems:

  • A tube may be placed into the windpipe (trachea). A machine called a ventilator will help the baby breathe.
  • Some babies whose breathing problems are less severe receive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with small tubes in the nose rather than the trachea. Or they may receive only extra oxygen.
  • Oxygen may be given by ventilator, CPAP, nasal prongs, or an oxygen hood over the baby's head.

Nursery care is needed until the infant is able to breathe without extra support, feed by mouth, and maintain body temperature and a stable or increasing body weight. In very small infants, other problems may complicate treatment and a longer hospital stay may be needed.

Support Groups

There are multiple support groups for parents of premature babies. Ask the social worker in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Expectations (prognosis)

Prematurity used to be a major cause of infant deaths. Improved medical and nursing techniques have increased the survival of premature infants. The longer the pregnancy, the greater the chance of survival. Of babies born at 28 weeks, at least 90% survive.

Prematurity can have long-term effects. Many premature infants have medical, developmental, or behavioral problems that continue into childhood or are permanent. The more premature an infant and the smaller the birth weight, the greater the risk of complications. However, it is impossible to predict a baby's long-term outcome based on gestational age or birth weight.

Complications

Possible complications that may occur while in the hospital include:

Possible long-time complications include:

  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
  • Delayed growth and development
  • Mental or physical disability or delay
  • Retinopathy of prematurity, vision loss, or blindness
Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and believe you are going into labor prematurely.

If you are pregnant and not receiving prenatal care, call your health care provider or your state's department of health. Most state health departments have programs that provide prenatal care to mothers, whether or not they have insurance or are able to pay.

Prevention

One of the most important steps to preventing prematurity is to receive prenatal care as early as possible in the pregnancy, and to continue such care until the baby is born. Statistics clearly show that early and good prenatal care reduces the chance of premature birth.

Premature labor can sometimes be treated or delayed by a medication that blocks uterine contractions. Many times, however, attempts to delay premature labor are not successful.

Betamethasone (a steroid medication) given to mothers in premature labor can reduce the severity of some of the prematurity complications on the baby.

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hi my kid had passed away about 7 years a go premiture death s he saddley only lived for tow hours born with a quorter of a lung do to week servics i was woundering if iam intiteled to a benifit for this matter from the government of Alberta Calgary please do get back to me please

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A baby is considered premature when he is born more than three weeks prior to her due date, or before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because premature babies have had less time to develop within the womb, they require special care immediately following birth in order to thrive and live healthily.

Appearance and Behavior

Because a fetus gains a considerable amount of weight during the last few weeks of pregnancy, a premature baby is usually smaller than a full-term infant. His skin may be slightly translucent and red instead of pink. It will likely be wrinkled and covered in a thin coat of fine hair. This is called lanugo and is meant to keep his immature body warm. The baby's muscle tone will likely be underdeveloped as well, making his movements slow and clumsy. His head may appear to be disproportionately large as compared to the rest of his body. As the baby reaches full-term, these characteristics will gradually disappear.

Premature babies are often especially sensitive to bright lights and loud noises, so it is helpful to keep his room quiet and dimly lit. Excessive fussiness can often be alleviated by removing excess stimulation. Swaddling is especially helpful in that the gentle constriction of limbs can remind the baby of the security of the womb.

Potential Complications

When a baby is born prematurely, he will be carefully examined by a licensed pediatrician and transporteed immediately to the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. Many premature babies experience problems with a low heart rate, irregular breathing problems, jaundice, infection and an unstable body temperature. Special care is taken to ensure that his vital signs remain within the normal range for a child of his gestational age until he has matured enough to function healthily on his own. Depending on how early the baby is born, he may need to be evaluated within the coming months for physical and mental developmental issues.

Regardless of a baby's condition when he is born prematurely, it is immensely important that he be able to bond closely with his mother and father. Skin to skin contact is recommended multiple times per day, as this type of therapy has been shown to increase the probability of normal recovery.

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"Premature" can function as an adjective.

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The premature baby was slow to develop.

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'Premature' in Spanish is 'prematuro'.

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His death was premature.

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Its a premature sperm or a sperm that is not yet matured.

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my little brother was a premature

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The opposite of premature is over-ripe.

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The Premature Burial was created in 1844.

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The premature baby required intensive care in the neonatal unit.

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The baby is said to be premature.

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Weight and size of premature babies varies in regards to how many weeks of gestation, reason why they are premature, genetics, etc. There are so many variables so there is no standard size for premature babies.

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Premature rupture of membranes occurs when the amniotic sac is torn, causing the amniotic fluid to leak out.

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Victoria Mary Crosse has written:

'The premature baby, and other babies with low birth weight' -- subject(s): Birth weight, Infant, Premature, Infants (Premature), Premature Infant

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I saw a ten year old who looked premature

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Premature - 2014 is rated/received certificates of:

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Stevie Wonder was born at 36 weeks, 4 weeks premature.

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most definitely. premature babies can have all sorts of problems

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Children who are born premature usually catch up so no.

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Yes, premature birth does effect the growth rate.

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Your Children Placate You from Premature Graves was created in 2006.

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A premature death generally refers to someone dying at a younger age of something unexpected. If someone dies from smoking at young age, it is considered a premature death.

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The doctor diagnosed the baby with premature birth due to being born before 37 weeks of gestation.

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There are no studies which show that premature labor is hereditary, but it is worth letting your obstetrician know if you have such a history. It is also worthwhile to be more vigilant about premature contractions during your pregnancy.

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937 Premature babies are born each year

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The puppy was premature when he was born. Hope this helps! <3 Jessica Bieber

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a premature baby has no age but can be out of the womb by 7-8 months during pregnancy's

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Increase weight and improve motor development in premature infants?

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Absolutely. The fact that a woman has had a previous premature baby actually makes the risk for a second premature baby a little higher.

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Sherri Nance has written:

'Premature Babies' -- subject(s): Infants (Premature)

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The cast of The Premature Burial - 2007 includes: Gareth Nicholls as Him

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The cast of Premature - 2010 includes: Ab Vegvary as Johnny Ray

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It depends on how premature they are. With today's medical advancements they are likely to survive unless they are extremely early.

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Down syndrome is not caused by premature birth. Down syndrome is present in the embryo from the time of conception. Down syndrome, in contrast, may lead to premature birth.

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There is an infinite loop that uses Premature Burial and Brionac - Dragon of the Ice Barrier. To stop people abusing the loop, Premature Burial was banned.

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In the United States, the percentage of premature births is around 10%. This means that approximately 1 out of every 10 babies is born prematurely, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature birth can lead to various health complications for the baby.

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Premature birth affects mental abilities because when you are premature you cant effectively breathe and the brain will not get enough oxygen and some suffers from intraventricular hemorrhage that affects brain.

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In some cases, the first sign of fetal death is premature labor. Premature labor is marked by a rush of fluid from the vagina, caused by the tearing of the membrane around the baby; and by abdominal cramps or contractions

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Young, teenage mothers are at a higher risk for having premature infants.

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