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Premature babies, or those born before the 37th week of pregnancy, are at risk for certain health complications. Read on to learn how to help them grow and thrive.
Microcephaly refers to a nervous system disorder in which the size of a baby’s head is smaller compared to that of a normal child for their age and gender. The condition results in abnormal or slower brain development. This may happen due to abnormal brain growth in the womb, or conditions during birth or infancy. […]
Medically reviewed by • Oct 14, 2021
A premature baby is a baby born before they reached 37 weeks in the womb. In contrast, full-term babies are those who are born between Week 37 to 40 of pregnancy. Premature babies can suffer from certain health problems and complications because they are not yet fully developed. Some premature babies even need to stay in the […]
Medically reviewed by • Oct 18, 2021
Premature babies are those who are born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Also called “preemies,” they are at risk of a lot of illnesses because of their low-birth weight and compromised immunity. One of the diseases preemies may face is neonatal pneumonia, an infection of the lungs that may come alone or together with […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 12, 2021
What is Neonatal Sepsis?Neonatal sepsis is a serious illness that affects infants younger than 90 days old. Please note that its signs and symptoms are non-specific. For premature babies, the risk of developing neonatal sepsis is greater because of their undeveloped immune system. Despite being a serious condition, neonatal sepsis can be treated, especially if detected early […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 28, 2021
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