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if your younger than 16 and older than 40 then having a baby can cause birth defects such as premature birth. also, meeting up with your doctor while pregnant can reduce on having a premature birth.
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How can surfactant replacement therapy be avoided?
The only way to prevent the need for surfactant replacement therapy is to prevent a premature birth.
What is the latest research on preventing prematurity or premature birth?
The latest research is a new medication (17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate) which may help to prevent spontaneous premature births.
What measures can health care providers take to prevent premature birth?
enfication of risk factors like extremesof age , hypertension, short stature, previous premature labour, etc & taking precautions to address these problems canprevent premature labour.
Do premature birth affect brain development?
Yes, premature birth does effect the growth rate.
Is down syndrome caused by premature birth?
Down syndrome is not caused by premature birth. Down syndrome is present in the embryo from the time of conception. Down syndrome, in contrast, may lead to premature birth.
What is cervical cerclage?
A cervical cerclage is a minor surgical procedure in which the opening to the uterus (the cervix) is stitched closed in order to prevent a miscarriage or premature birth.
What has the author Victoria Mary Crosse written?
Victoria Mary Crosse has written: 'The premature baby, and other babies with low birth weight' -- subject(s): Birth weight, Infant, Premature, Infants (Premature), Premature Infant
What is premature birth?
Birth before 37 weeks gestation
Can premature-birth harm the baby?
most definitely. premature babies can have all sorts of problems
Why is premature labor a major concern?
Premature birth is the greatest cause of newborn illness and death.
What is the medical condition maternal toxemia and how does it play a role in prematurity or premature birth?
Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
How does premature birth affect mental abilities?
Premature birth affects mental abilities because when you are premature you cant effectively breathe and the brain will not get enough oxygen and some suffers from intraventricular hemorrhage that affects brain.
