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Risk and protective factors for premature infant
Risk and protective factors It is well known that premature and very sick infants are at risk for developmental problems (Bennett, 1988). Most studies initially focused on neurological and cognitive outcomes, although some studies have also included behavioural outcomes (see Minde, 2000, for studies). More recently, studies have included emotional development and mother–infant relationship in […]
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Going home with a premature infant
Going home with a premature infant As the time for discharge approaches, parents are encouraged to be more involved in the care of their infant. Most families have had contact with a social worker and their psychosocial needs assessed. At most hospitals there is a discharge planner who assists the family in the transition to […]
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Usual hospital care of the premature infant
Usual hospital care of the premature infant If a woman shows signs of going into premature labour, every effort is made to ensure the best outcome for mother and baby. Effort is made to postpone the labour with bed rest and medication, prepare the foetus for delivery with drugs to strengthen the lungs and/or transport […]
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Why do premature births occur?
Why do premature births occur? Many factors are associated with premature birth but causative mechanisms are little understood (Stratton, 1982). Premature births are more common in situations of ‘lower socioeconomic status’ with strong association with factors such as poor ante-natal care, inadequate diet, smoking, drug taking and teenage pregnancy. However, premature birth also occurs to […]
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Premature births in Australia
Premature births in Australia The incidence of prematurity, that is, infants born at less than 37 weeks’ gestation, is about 10 per cent of all live births. However, about 1.4 per cent of all annual live births in the United States are infants born less than 1500 grams, referred to as very low birthweight (VLBW), […]
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