Abnormal development of the thalamus, impaired cognitive development, motor development are found in premature babies during the first few years.
Caring for a Premature Baby
A baby born at 37 weeks or earlier is termed premature or “preemie.” The premature baby requires special care and attention in an NICU as well as at home.
A baby born at 37 weeks or earlier is termed premature or “preemie.” The premature baby requires special care and attention in an NICU as well as at home.
‘Newborns who were born less than 28 weeks of gestation had the most severe abnormalities of the thalamus.’
The research team observed the most severe abnormalities of the thalamus, which transmits sensory information to the cortex, in the extremely preterm newborns (born less than 28 weeks of gestation). These changes were related to exposure to painful stimuli in the first half of the neonatal period as well as cognitive and motor ability assessed at three years of age. Minimizing painful procedures in extremely preterm born babies may therefore provide an opportunity to promote brain health and improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Source-Eurekalert
Revival of Heartbeat In Preemie Pronounced Dead - Miracle Or Science
Reversal of cooling effect of hypothermia on heart (arrest) when placed in polythene bag may have led to miraculous revival of preterm baby thought to be dead.
Reversal of cooling effect of hypothermia on heart (arrest) when placed in polythene bag may have led to miraculous revival of preterm baby thought to be dead.
Conception in the Month of May Increases Risk of Having Premature Baby
A large scale study has found that women who conceive in May were more likely to give birth to premature and underweight babies.
A large scale study has found that women who conceive in May were more likely to give birth to premature and underweight babies.
Three-month Premature Baby, Born Within Amniotic Sac
Babies born encased within the entire amniotic sac, known as an en-caul birth, occur in less than one in 80,000 cases.
Babies born encased within the entire amniotic sac, known as an en-caul birth, occur in less than one in 80,000 cases.
