A healthy pregnancy period is defined approximately 40 weeks and births that occur before this time are called preterm births so preterm births baby called premie baby. Preterm birth rate is up to %25 in all births. A lot of parents worried about mothers and baby health but with advanced scientific and technological developments, most of clinic and doctor ensure a healthy conditions for preemie babies and mothers. One of the important conditions for healthy birth is a healthy pregnancy. You should take your and your baby test and sample or analysis. Also doctors are fallow baby’s development with mr or other screen devices. You must join monthly or 3 month check up. In some pregnancy situation doctors may prescribe for using don’t worry it’s totally normal.
Also you can find detail info about pregnancy period and preparing motherhood in below article:
Now here some tips you need to pay attention for raising a preemie baby :
- Protection of infection is very important. Anemia and icterus are offen seen in newborn babies especially preemie babies are very vulnerable in early period because immune system develop last 3 months in pregnancy. For protect them you must obey the disinfection rules and wash your hand carefully.
- They are more susceptible to heat loss so you must ensure stability in tour home.
- As if possible you should stay away from crowded because everyone could be a risk for you and your baby. This period is very susceptible about virus and infection.
- Breastfeeding is one of the most important issue all babies especially preemie babies. Breastfeeding is only source for get which they need not only nutrient but also immunogens and antigens. Parents should observe their babies very well for right time for breastfeeding. Insufficient breestfeeding could cause serious problems.
- Sleep is very important for preemie babies. Tidy, quit and safely sleep environment helps your baby development and growing.
Besides that hygiene and hause cleaning also important for preemie babies. if necessary parents or caregivers vaccineted for best protection. You fallow and obey doctor’s instructions or doctor’s appointment.
What is micro preemie :
A micro preemie is a baby born before 26 weeks of gestation and weighing less than 1 pound, 12 ounces (800 grams). This is significantly earlier and smaller than the average full-term baby, who is born at around 40 weeks of gestation and weighs around 7 pounds (3.2 kilograms). Because they are born so prematurely, micro preemies face many challenges and are at high risk of complications, such as respiratory distress, infection, and developmental delays.
Micro preemies require specialized medical care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They may be placed on a ventilator to help them breathe and may receive other treatments, such as medication to help their heart and lungs function properly. They may also need help with feeding and may be fed through a tube or with a special bottle.
It is important to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for a micro preemie to help them grow and develop. This may include providing extra nutrition, helping them sleep, encouraging bonding and attachment, and minimizing stress and stimulation. With the right care, micro preemies can go on to lead healthy and happy lives.
Preemies, or babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, are at increased risk of health problems compared to full-term babies. These health risks may continue into childhood and even adulthood. Some potential health risks for preemies include:
- Respiratory distress: Preemies may have underdeveloped lungs and may have difficulty breathing on their own. They may need to be placed on a ventilator and may have long-term respiratory problems.
- Infection: Preemies have a weaker immune system and are at increased risk of infection. They may need antibiotics and other medications to prevent and treat infections.
- Developmental delays: Preemies may have delayed physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. They may need extra support and therapy to help them catch up to their peers.
- Chronic health conditions: Preemies are at increased risk of chronic health conditions, such as cerebral palsy, vision and hearing problems, and learning disabilities.
- Premature birth complications: Preemies are at increased risk of complications related to their prematurity, such as bleeding in the brain, intestinal problems, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a condition in which tissue in the intestine dies.
It is important to monitor preemies closely and to provide them with the support and care they need to help them overcome these health risks and reach their full potential.
Premature babies who has born in 26 weeks or before are called “micro preemie”. You can suprise when you see a micro preemie because of their smallness. Not only small buy also their skin are mostly transparent so you can see veins. Mostly micro preemies are not capable raspitarion and nutrition so they are connect to a raspiratory support unit and serum.
Unfortunately micro preemies have face to some difficulties in infancy and after. Here is some concerns:
- Micro preemies have very thin blood veins and arteries in their brains and some conditions this veins rupture very easily. So they must be under obeservation against this situation.
- Micro preemies‘s immune system is not develop enough because of early birth. So they are very vulnerable some bacteria and infection.
- Micro preemies eyes very sensitive because of undeveloped eye veins. It is possible this undeveloped veins rupture and vision loss. In serious situation medical operation could be needed.
- Because of undeveloped raspiratory system, micro preemies could connect and support when their lung develop enough.
After infancy micro preemies could be careful lifelong this type health complications : hearing or vision loss, digestive problems, cognitive problems and celebral palsy. This complications have seen very low percentage in long term but if you have doubt a doctor may help.
Raising a preemie baby can be challenging, but there are several steps you can take to help your baby thrive. Some tips for raising a preemie baby include:
- Provide your baby with extra nutrition. Preemies often have difficulty feeding and may need to be fed through a tube or with a special bottle. It is important to work closely with your baby’s doctor and a nutritionist to make sure they are getting the right amount of calories and nutrients to support their growth and development.
- Help your baby sleep. Preemies often have trouble sleeping and may need help to develop a regular sleep schedule. This may include using a white noise machine or other calming sounds, swaddling, and limiting stimulation before bedtime.
- Encourage bonding and attachment. Preemies may need extra help to develop a strong bond with their parents. This can include skin-to-skin contact, holding and cuddling your baby, and responding to their cues and needs.
- Provide a supportive and nurturing environment. Preemies need a calm and quiet environment to help them grow and develop. This may mean keeping the lights low and the noise level down, avoiding unnecessary visitors, and providing your baby with a comfortable and safe place to sleep.
- Take care of yourself. Raising a preemie can be emotionally and physically exhausting. It is important to take care of yourself and seek support from friends, family, and healthcare providers when needed. This can help to reduce stress and ensure that you are able to provide the best care for your preemie baby.
Same doctor and same hospital may very helpful to observation baby development when pregnancy start to adulthood.
