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Symptoms
This may take weeks to months.A premature infant will have a low birth weight. Common symptoms in a premature infant ...
Causes
At birth, a baby is classified as one of the following:Premature (less than 37 weeks gestation)Full term (37 to 42 we...
Tests
The infant may have a low body temperature and show signs of breathing problems.Common tests performed on a premature...
Treatments
When premature labor develops and cannot be stopped medically, the health care team will prepare for a high-risk birt...
Alternative Therapies
There are multiple support groups for parents of premature babies. Ask the social worker in the neonatal intensive ca...
Complications
Possible complications include:AnemiaBleeding into the brain (intraventricular hemorrhage of the newborn)Bronchopulmo...
Prevention
One of the most important steps to preventing prematurity is to receive prenatal care as early as possible in the pre...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and believe you are going into labor prematurely.If you are pregna...
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