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What are the infant health problems associated with premature labor?
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Birth defects, lung problems, mental retardation, blindness, deafness, and developmental disabilities.
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What is the prognosis for premature labor?
If managed successfully, the pregnancy may continue normally (requires careful monitoring). If the infant is born prematurely there is greater risk of health problems for the child.
What causes low infant mortality rates?
High infant mortality rate is associated with poverty and poor health care.
What has the author Max Sugar written?
Max Sugar has written: 'Trauma and Adolescence (Monograph Series of the Society for Adolescent Psychiatry, V. 1)' 'Adolescent in Group and Family Therapy' 'The Premature in context' -- subject(s): Growth, Infants (Premature), Mental health, Mother and infant, Premature Infant, Psychological aspects, Psychology
What has the author Victoria Mary Crosse written?
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
What is a premature infant?
An infant that is born a little while before the due date.
What is the most reliable indicator of viability in a premature infant?
Indicators of viability in a premature infant are clear, text boom indicators. Signs of viability depend on how early delivery occurred, if the hospital is equipped for premature infants and how much the baby weighs.
A premature infant typically lacks subcutaneous adipose tissue?
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What is the minimum gestation period for an infant to survive premature birth or prematurity?
The minimum gestation period is 23 weeks gestational age (17 weeks premature) for the infant to survive due to advances in medical technology.
What is the medical term meaning infant born before 37 weeks gestation?
An infant born before completing 38 weeks gestation is referred to as a premature infant.
What causes a decreased hematacrit in a premature infant?
Premature babies are prone to develop iron deficiency anemia because of low iron reserve.
Who is the patron saint of health?
The patron for good health is the Infant Jesus of Prague.The Infant of Prague
Causes of infant morbidity?
Lack of prenatal care is a cause of infant morbidity. Other causes include poor nutrition, infectious diseases, and premature birth.
