Birth before 37 weeks gestation
Yes, premature birth does effect the growth rate.
if your younger than 16 and older than 40 then having a baby can cause birth defects such as premature birth. also, meeting up with your doctor while pregnant can reduce on having a premature birth.
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.
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
most definitely. premature babies can have all sorts of problems
Premature birth is the greatest cause of newborn illness and death.
Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
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.
Premature rupture of membranes occurs when the amniotic sac is torn, causing the amniotic fluid to leak out.
Risk factors depend on weight at birth and if breathing problems exist. Premature boy babies have a lower survival rate than premature girl babies. Infection or a birth defect can also affect outcomes.
not really, there is a chance that the baby could have a defect but that can happen to even a baby that was born on time. Premature birth means that the baby was born early, therefore it is smaller than a normal baby and it may not becompletely developed. It all depends on how premature it is.
They're not to fussed by it.