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Prematurity occurs when labor begins 3 weeks or more before the expected date This means that labor is premature if the process began before the 37th week of pregnancy Normally, pregnancy lasts 40 weeks
A premature baby has less time to develop in the womb Premature babies, especially if they were separated by a long time before 40 weeks, often face complications
There is a classification of prematurity according to periods:
- Late prematurity, between 34–36 weeks
- Average prematurity between 32–34 weeks
- Early prematurity up to 32 weeks
- Newborn born before the 25th week of pregnancy
A premature baby has less time to develop in the womb, which means it will have a harder time adapting to the environment after birth.
Symptoms of prematurity are:
- Small size of the baby, with a disproportionately large head
- Due to the lack of fatty tissue, the baby's features and body are rougher and less rounded
- Fine hairs covering the baby's skin
- Body temperature
When to consult a doctor
After birth, the baby will be in the neonatology department Ask the doctor about your baby's condition, especially if the baby has poor color, is restless, does not take milk or has difficulty feeding at certain intervals
