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What is a preterm baby?
A baby born before 37 weeks gestation
What is preterm birth in simple words?
when a baby is born before it is suppose to.
How long can you go in preterm labor?
Very often preterm labor can be stalled with medication and/or home or bed rest until the baby is more mature to be delivered.
How many weeks is considered premature delivery?
Premature delivery, or preterm birth, is defined as delivery that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation. A full-term pregnancy typically lasts about 40 weeks, so any birth that happens between 20 and 36 weeks is considered preterm. The earlier the baby is born within this range, the higher the risk of complications.
What feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?
The feeding practice of on-demand feeding is recommended for preterm infants. Either breast milk or formula should be fed when the baby seems hungry.
What is idiopathic preterm labor?
Preterm labor - cause unknown.
What concentration of oxygen should be used in resuscitation of a preterm baby?
For resuscitation use 100 % - the kids hypoxic or you wouldn't be doing a resuscitation.
What are the general risks associated with prenatal surgery?
Prenatal surgery is considered high risk. The placenta may be nicked causing preterm labor. Preterm labor is the most common complication of prenatal surgery. Fetoscopic surgeries are less dangerous.
Why has your doctor put you on steroids you are pregnant with twins?
ASk him/her. Steroids are used to mature the baby's lungs if there is a risk of preterm delivery, but twions are not usually that much at risk, and the latest research suggests that only one course should be given if there is actual preterm labor.
Is colic a risk with preterm infants?
Colic is a risk to any infant. Colic causes gas that is unbearable which causes the baby to cry excessively
Can a pre-term baby nurse?
yes, preterm babies can breastfeed. You may need some assistance from your nurse or a lactation consultant. If the baby does not breastfeed you should start to pump to help stimulate your milk supply.
How do you know if your baby will be ok if you were in 2 car accidents in 2 days and went into preterm labor?
an ultra-sound.. you cant know by feeling it or physical evidence
