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What is the medical condition maternal toxemia and how does it play a role in prematurity or premature birth?
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Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
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What is the medical condition retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants?
Retinopathy of prematurity is a condition in which the blood vessels in the baby's eyes do not develop normally, and can, in some cases, result in blindness.
What is placental abruption in prematurity or premature birth?
Placental abruption is a medical condition in which the placenta detaches from the uterus.
What are some of the common medical conditions that occur in premature infants?
The medical conditions that may occur are respiratory distress syndrome, necrotizing enerocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, apnea of prematurity, patent ductus arteriosus, retinopathy of prematurity.
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 condition apnea of prematurity in babies born too soon?
Apnea of prematurity occurs when the infant stops breathing for periods lasting up to 20 seconds. It is often associated with a slowing of the heart rate, skin color may change to a hue of blue.
What is a word for 'grow up quickly'?
Precocious, unless you are referring to a medical condition causing premature aging.
Can I still get affordable whole life insurance if I already have an existing medical condition?
Depends on the condition. If your condition raises your risk of premature death (e.g. diabetes), your rates will reflect that.
What has the author Wayne F Schramm written?
Wayne F. Schramm has written: 'Perinatal mortality and prematurity in Missouri' -- subject(s): Childbirth, Infants, Infants (Premature), Medical Statistics, Mortality, Perinatal death, Prenatal care, Statistics, Vital Statistics
How much can Stevie wonder see?
Stevie Wonder is totally blind. He sees nothing with his eyes. According to Wikipedia: "Owing to his being born six weeks premature, the blood vessels at the back of his eyes had not yet reached the front and their aborted growth caused the retinas to detach. The medical term for this condition is retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, and while it may have been exacerbated by the oxygen pumped into his incubator, this was not the primary cause of his blindness."
What is the medical condition patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants?
Patent ductus arteriosus is a condition in which the duct that channels blood between two main arteries does not close after the baby is born.
What is the medical term meaning from the mother?
Maternal is the medical term meaning from the mother, while paternal means from the father
What probable does a premature baby have?
It depends on how premature they are. With today's medical advancements they are likely to survive unless they are extremely early.
