If a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, doctors consider the baby to be prematurity. Some babies born closer to the 37th week of pregnancy usually suffer from many health problems.
Key Points
On November 17, World Prematurity Day is celebrated. It raises awareness of the health challenges that premature babies face as they grow. Children born like this need a lot of love and support. Many premature babies are facing health problems. It is especially likely to cause cerebral palsy, growth retardation, hearing problems, and vision problems.
Skin-to-skin contact is very beneficial. A child needs a mother’s touch. Breastfeeding immediately after birth is very important for preterm infants as it helps establish the microbiota in vital body conditions such as heart rate, blood glucose levels.
Some more health problems and symptoms faced by newborns born like this..
Symptoms of HCV:
- Low red blood cells or anemia
- Low heart rate
- Respiratory distress
- Seizures
- Difficulty while eating
- Weak breathing
Periventricular leukomalacia
Periventricular leukomalacia, also known as PVL, is a brain disease that occurs in premature infants. PVL is the second most common neurological problem in preterm infants. PVL is a condition that damages the nerves that control movement in the brain.
- Twitching or spastic muscles
- Muscles that prevent movement
- Stress muscles
- Weak muscles
- Children born with this disease are at increased risk of cerebral palsy and growth retardation.
- Precautions to be taken to prevent preterm birth:
- Smoking and drinking alcohol
- Get a flu shot to reduce the risk of infection
- Stress should be reduced as much as possible during pregnancy.
Protect yourself:
Pregnant women should wash their hands with soapy water as often as possible.
Maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. A perinatologist should be consulted if a previous premature baby has been born.
Package.
Many organizations sponsor care packages for prematurity day. This includes small diapers, milk bottles, small bedding and clothes. Some hospitals also provide these packages free of charge to families with babies weighing less than 1 kg.
Purple color.
Purple is the official color for the national World Prematurity Day.
