About- Premature or preterm birth is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks
Symptoms-
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Coordination problems
Difficulties with feeding
Fine hair on the body
Inconsistant body temperature
Less activity
Low body fat
Low bodyweight
Movement problem
Pale or yellow skin
Shortness of breath
Small size, with large head
Causes-
The exact cause of a Premature or preterm birth may not be identified. However, probable factors during pregnancy to develop this disease are
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Abortions
Amniotic membrane infections
An interval of less than six months between pregnancies
Being underweight or overweight before pregnancy
Conceiving through in vitro fertilization
Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Kidney disease
Multiple miscarriages
Physical injury or trauma
Poor nutrition or malnutrition
Pregnancy with twins, triplets or other multiples
Premature or preterm birth in a previous pregnancy
Problems with the uterus, cervix or placenta
Smoking, using illegal drugs, or drinking too much alcohol
Stressful life events
Urinary tract infection
Specialists to visit
Maternal-Foetal Medicine Specialist
Neonatologist
Gynecologist and Obstetrician
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