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Pre-Mature Babies
Pre-Mature Babies Ignacio Gutierrez
There are
about 133 million babies born every year. About 12.5% that’s more than half a
million a year of babies in the U.S. are born pre maturely. Many problems come
with being born prematurely they are in danger of dying after being born or
have special needs.
A normal term for a full pregnancy is about
40 weeks, Babies born before 37 would be classified as a premature
pregnancy. Pre mature births are a
serious health problem. Babies born pre mature are in danger of newborn health
problems, such as breathing problems or even death. Intensive care units are used to car for
babies born pre maturely along with its own staff to deal with a child born pre
mature. Not only are the babies in danger of new born problems they face long
lasting disabilities. Such as mental retardation, learning and behavioral
problems, cerebral palsy, lung problems and vision and hearing loss. Some
studies show that’s it can also cause autism in them.
Some precautions can be taken to help a child
born prematurely. If a doctor suspects
that a women is going to have a pre mature birth they will give her corticosteroid
drugs. These drugs help speed up the manufacturing of the lungs which will stop
the babies from having breathing problems and death. The doctor will also give her a shot that
delays the labor process for a couple days. This will allow the doctor to give
her the drugs and to get everything ready that a premature baby survives thus
giving the child a better chance of survival.
Any woman can be in the risk of having a
child born pre mature but other woman are in a greater risk of having a child
born pre mature. Women who have had a previous pre mature child, a woman with
multiple babies such as twins or triplets, and woman with certain uterine or
cervical abnormities. Also the life
style of woman may cause the birth of a pre mature child such as smoking
tobacco, drinking alcohol, or using illegal drugs.
In conclusion Pre mature babies are a
challenge to care for. The chance of having a pre mature baby is not slim. Although
they have special equipment and percussions for children born pre mature it is
still dangerous, not only after birth but through their life if they receive a
mental illness. There are many precautions to take if you are pregnant and don’t
want a pre mature baby.
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