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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Premature Birth

Premature birth is a state where the baby is born before even 9 months 2 weeks, usually at the age of 37-41 weeks. Premature babies do not mean a miscarriage, because the baby is still alive.

Usually babies born prematurely due to an error of hormones in the mother due to mental stress, chronic disease, infection, rupture of amniotic sac (amniotic fluid) or it could be because of the weakness of the cervix, the use of cigarettes and alcohol, but can also occur because the mother's wishes.

The risk of premature infants is increasing the number of possible medical problems experienced by the baby, especially respiratory, cardiovascular, central nervous system and immunity. Babies born preterm have a risk of organ development is less than perfect, anemia, respiratory infections, heart problems and unable to drink properly due to lack of drinking from the baby's reflexes.

Premature infants are usually treated in an incubator and watched closely by a doctor, but babies who weigh over 2 kg can be taken home by his parents. How to care for premature babies is quite difficult, where the baby should be fed in small amounts but often. When the baby was having a good drink reflex, the baby can directly feed directly on the mother.

If not, could use a spoon. Always keep the baby's condition in order to stay warm and away from damp areas. Always use sterile equipment and wash hands before handling / feeding the baby because the baby's immunity is still very vulnerable.

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