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There are many risks associated with having a premature baby (born before 37 weeks gestation). The risk of mortality for the baby is higher in it's first year after birth. Premature babies are also at higher risk of neurological and disability problems, due to the brain not having had the full gestation time to develop. This can also be true of the other vital organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys and lungs, and many premature babies can experience maladies of their vital organs.
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Why are some babies born underweight?
Some are premature other wise it genes that run in the family.
What do some premature babies lack which causes the alveoli to stick together when the baby exhales?
surfactant
Why do premature babies get black fingernails?
Some premature babies get dark colored or black fingernails because of the lack of fat under the skin which causes the skin to discolor. This can also be due to a lowered amount of oxygen in the extremities shortly after birth.
What are some dangers of having a pH less than 6.5?
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Can babies travel on planes?
Yes. Most airlines will take newborn babies on board a plane from 7 days, but do check with the individual airlines for their policies. Some airlines have different policies for premature babies or babies that had complicated births.
What are the dangers to hedgehogs?
Some dangers to hedgehogs are predators, being run over by cars, being attacked by other hedgehogs, having to deal with enviromental temperature, along with enviromental dangers.
Can a newborn baby travel internationally by plane?
Yes. Most airlines will take newborn babies on board a plane from 7 days, but do check with the individual airlines for their policies. Some airlines have different policies for premature babies or babies that had complicated births.
Do some babies die of when the animal is having birth?
yes they do!!
What causes the dangers of body art?
There are a couple of dangers related to cosmetic tattooing. Some of those dangers include having an allergic reaction to the pigment, and diseases can be spread if they use a dirty needle.
Are premature babies more likely to have ADHD as they grow up?
ADHD is a genetic problem. Premature birth is usually an environmetal one, although can be affected by some genetic factors e.g. a small mother, susceptibility to other causes of premature birth. There is no connection between being born early and ADHD.
How does an incubator keep the baby alive?
Incubators are used to help newborns, premature babies and babies with some illnesses maintain their own body temperature. Some also contain humidity to help decrease water loss and add an additional heat source.
What are the reasons for getting respiratory therapy?
Some reasons for respiratory therapy may include neonatal or premature babies whose lungs have not fully developed or someone with asthma who may be having trouble moving oxygen. Pulmonary problems from smoking may require treatment also.
