Archive for the 'premature babies' Category

How many people were premature babies?

I myself was born at 28 weeks, I was wondering if anyone else was born premature (how many weeks)? And if you have had children? Were there any problems? I am TTC and would like to hear of other peoples experiences. Thanks.
i’m a premmie along with my tiwn sister, we were born at 32 weeks [...]

What Financial resources are there for mothers with premature babies?

I just gave birth at 28 weeks. My baby weighed only 1lb 2oz. Im a student & single parent & having a hard time providing for him. Is there any help out there?
There are many resources for low (and no) income families, but you’re failed to mention where you are.
Resources vary by country, state, province, [...]

How fast do premature babies gain weight?

If a baby were born at 33 weeks and 4lbs. 3oz and 17 inches long, how much weight would he/she be expected to gain in the first week, and then every week after that?
Thanks.
Each baby is different. My daughter lost about half a pound, but my nephew stayed the same amount and my cousin gained. [...]

do premature babies hit milestones same time as full term ones?

i mean like do they sit up and play etc at the same time as full term babies?
my friend had a baby at 30 weeks, weighed 2lbs 15oz, she nearly 6 months old and weighs only 11lbs, will she be a little behind?
My two kids were born prematurely: my son was 3 lb 8 oz [...]

Do premature babies grow better and healthier by playing any kind of soft music? I heard so.?

One of my relatives have given birth to premature baby on the seventh month of her pergnency, now the baby is two months old. I heard that playing some kind of music in the baby’s presence helps the baby to grow healthier and quicker than normal condtions. If this is correct help me out with [...]

What are good website references for finding out about premature babies?

I would like to find some research regarding babies being born prematurely; its implications as a newborn and its complications later on in life such as learning disabilities and/ or vision and hearing trouble. Thank you
You can try this website. It might have the information you are looking for.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/prematurity/

can premature babies have problems conceiving when they are adults?

i was wondering if premature babies have problems conceiving when they are adults. i am a miracle baby because i am a twin and my mom had my twin sister and i at 6 months and i was born in 1987. i was 2lbs 7oz and my twin was 2lbs 10oz she passed a year [...]

How long does it take for premature babies to catch up in terms of size?

2 of my cousins were born 1 month premature last year and their still below average weight. ones 4 months the others 6 or 7 months will they catch up in soon in months or in years. just wondering as long their healthy its all good
It varies, most catch up by the time they are [...]

How are premature babies lives affected differently than a baby who is born at the correct gestational age?

i want to learn what causes premature births and how their lives are affected after birth.
Here are some underlying conditions that can cause premature birth:
* Preeclampsia
* Antepartum hemorrhage
* Uterine abnormalities
* Hydramnios - excess of amniotic fluid around the fetus. [...]

Premature babies may not be able to produce a detergent-like substance that keeps the alveoli from collapsing?

Premature babies may not be able to produce a detergent-like substance that keeps the alveoli from collapsing between breaths. this substance is called
Surfactant