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Ads by Google      Premature birth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Furthermore, often premature birth is accompanied by a difficult NICU course and therefore parents are forced to confront difficult decisions about their child's care. Premature babies may be released from the hospital when they no longer need the constant hospital care the NICU provides. When conditions permit, doctors may attempt to stop premature labor, so that the pregnancy can have a chance to continue to full term, thereby increasing the baby's chances of health and survival. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_birth   (1521 words)      Premature birth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Premature babies may be released from the hospital when they no longer need the constant hospital care the NICU provides. Furthermore, often premature birth is accompanied by a difficult NICU course and therefore parents are forced to confront difficult decisions about their child's care. When conditions permit, doctors may attempt to stop premature labor, so that the pregnancy can have a chance to continue to full term, thereby increasing the baby's chances of health and survival. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_birth   (1521 words)      IndiaParenting.com - Premature Labour Some factors that seem to increase the likelihood of premature labour are: multiple birth, hydramnios, abnormalities in the structure of the uterus, smoking, inadequate weight gain in an underweight mother, bleeding before labour, intrauterine growth disturbance, intrauterine foetal death, eclampsia and pre-eclampsia and infections. Premature labour is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. If premature labour begins after just twenty weeks of pregnancy, drug therapy may be used to arrest labour and may be continued for as long as thirty six weeks. http://www.indiaparenting.com/articles/data/art06_007.shtml   (1521 words)      MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Premature infant When premature labor develops and cannot be stopped by medical intervention, plans for appropriate management of a premature baby and the mother are made, which may involve transport of the mother to a center with facilities to care for premature infants, i.e. The problems encountered by a premature infant are related to the immaturity of the organ systems. Depending on the degree of prematurity, the infant may not start breathing after birth, or respiratory efforts may be inadequate to expand the chest and deliver oxygen to the infant's body. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001562.htm   (1521 words)      A Primer on Preemies Premature infants are prone to a number of problems, mostly because their internal organs aren't completely ready to function on their own. Premature infants have many special needs that make their care different from that of full-term infants, which is why they often begin their lives after delivery in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Some premature infants may require speech therapy or physical therapy as they grow up. http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html   (1714 words)      Diagnose-Me: Condition: Premature/Signs of Aging Premature aging of the brain, circulation, heart, joints, skin, digestive tract, and immune system can begin at any time of life. Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, massage, hydromassage, and mind/body therapies can also reduce the chronic stress on the body that interferes with normal functioning and contributes to premature aging. Unfortunately, conventional medical care has focused more on symptom relief with pain medications and surgical procedures and less on reversing the accelerated aging process, which is potentially more effective over the long term. http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C234585.html   (1714 words)      MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Premature infant When premature labor develops and cannot be stopped by medical intervention, plans for appropriate management of a premature baby and the mother are made, which may involve transport of the mother to a center with facilities to care for premature infants, i.e. The problems encountered by a premature infant are related to the immaturity of the organ systems. Premature rupture of the membranes or placenta previa http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001562.htm   (1076 words)      PREMATURE BABIES: Caring for Preemies Premature babies also tend to be born with underdeveloped genitals. Premature babies that are born closer to term may still be covered in lanugo, a fine, downy covering of hair that helps to keep the infants body warm. Premature babies are also at a greater risk of having attention deficit disorder as well as visual-spatial concept difficulties. http://www.itsamomsworld.com/baby_newborn_premature.html   (1076 words)      UAMS Scientists Confirm Link between Premature Birth and Later Learning, Behavioral Problems By observing the progress of premature infants who receive pain medication in conjunction with painful medical procedures, and through laboratory experiments, he has formed the hypothesis that repetitive pain in the first weeks of life causes the death or damage of certain brain cells and may consequently reduce learning ability and alter behavioral development. The UAMS investigators speculate in JAMA that the medical complications of prematurity; the painful medical procedures that many premature babies experience in hospitals; and prolonged separation from their mothers all may contribute to lower-than-average brain development and thus to later learning and behavioral problems. While the relationship between prematurity and later learning and behavioral problems is now clearer, the actual causes of those problems in children born prematurely are not yet clear. http://www.uams.edu/today/2002/081302/anand.htm   (698 words)      UMHS Press Release: prevent premature birth and its lifelong effects Premature babies are at a higher risk for heart defects, digestive problems, cerebral palsy, and for other developmental and learning problems that will last a lifetime. Premature birth can cause a wide range of health problems, some of which last a lifetime. From their lungs and hearts to their brains and eyes, premature babies start life with a range of health problems that may never get better. http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2003/prematurebirth.htm   (1625 words)      Premature birth Premature babies are at increased risk of SIDS, the sudden and unexplained death of some infants in their sleep. Like many premature infants, your baby may not yet have developed a sucking reflex or may be too weak to suck. Even a premature birth as early as 23 weeks now means a good chance of survival for a baby. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00137.html   (2685 words)      A Primer on Preemies Premature babies lack the body fat necessary to maintain their body temperature, even when swaddled with blankets. A common treatable condition of premature babies is hyperbilirubinemia. Caring for a premature infant is even more demanding than caring for a full-term infant, and the high-risk clinics pay special attention to the needs of the family as a whole. http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html   (2685 words)      Premature-Infant.com The birth of a premature infant is a journey few are aware of unless they are faced with the overwhelming experience. I have also co-authored the book, "Your Premature Baby and Child" (Berkley, 1999), which is a comprehensive handbook for preemie parents that gives critical information regarding the first five years of their preemie's life. After eleven years as a NICU nurse, I thought I would be somewhat prepared for the premature birth of our daughter Mackenzie, born 3 1/2 months early, and weighing only 1 pound, 12 ounces; but I was immediately humbled. http://premature-infant.com/index.cfm   (379 words)      Baby-Parenting.com - Premature Baby Premature babies are also more likely than full-term babies to have hearing problems. Yes, babies born prematurely (before the due date) may need special care during their first 2 years, especially if they were very small at birth (less than 3 pounds). All babies, including premature babies, should be put to bed on their backs, not on their stomachs. http://www.baby-parenting.com/baby/premature_baby.html   (379 words)      Premature birth When conditions are permitted, doctors will attempt to stop premature labor, so that the pregnancy can continue to term, thereby increasing the baby’s chances at survival. Premature birth is defined medically as a birth occurring earlier than 37 weeks. Premature birth can be traumatic for not only mom and dad, but the extended family as well. http://www.freeglossary.com/Premature_labour   (379 words)      Action Medical Research - Project database - Pregnancy & the unborn child Investigating the pathways involved in the maintenance of labour which may lead to the development of more effective drugs to prevent premature birth. Studying the mechanisms that control muscular contractions of the uterus which may lead to the development of new treatments for premature labour. In the long term, this work may lead to the development of new, effective drugs to prevent premature labour. http://www.action.org.uk/research_projects/search_grants.php?category=pregnancy   (379 words)      The Amby Natures Nest Mobile Baby Hammock: the hammock and premature babies Premature babies seem to thrive when they sleep in an environment that has the ingredients of the maternal womb- enclosure, tactile touch and movement. 40 babies were admitted to the N.I.C.U. as premature (less than 38 weeks of gestational age); 11 with hyaline membranes disease (HMD); 8 with perinatal asphyxia; 6 were small for gestational age (SGA); 1 had hypoglycaemia; 1 had necrotizing enterocolitis and 1 was hypotonic. These behavioral responses are representative of the most complicated behavior that can be exhibited by a neonate. http://www.babyhammocks.com/mbhpremmies.htm   (379 words)      CNN.com - Study links long time for conception, premature birth - Oct. 31, 2003 Premature birth -- when the baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy-- is a major public health concern because underdeveloped babies are at increased risk of death in the first year of life and are more likely to develop heart, lung and brain disorders if they survive. The reasons for premature birth are a mystery in nearly half of cases, and experts say the research, published this week in the journal Human Reproduction, indicates fertility troubles could explain part of the problem. The rate of premature births in the United States has jumped in the last 20 years from about 9.4 percent of all births to almost 12 percent. http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/parenting/10/30/premature.births.ap   (734 words)      Kangaroo Care During "Kangaraoo Care", small stable premature infants, dressed only in a diaper and hat, are placed in "skin-to-skin" contact with their parent's chest, for up to 2 to 3 hours per day. It is the practice of holding a premature infant dressed only in a diaper and a hat between a mothers bare breasts or father's chest, similar to a kangaroo carrying their young. Among these stressors are perceived losses and grief from the early and abrupt termination of pregnancy, feelings of guilt and failure from inability to carry the infant to term, uncertainty regarding the infant's future health and developmental potential, and immediate and long-term separation of the infant and family. http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/manitoba_womens_health/kangaroo.htm   (734 words)      Research on Preterm Labor and Premature Birth The Neonatal Research Network follows thousands of infants, through its 16 clinical centers throughout the country, to conduct clinical trials and observational studies for preventing and treating problems related to pregnancy, premature birth, and the newborn period. Through this and other NICHD-supported research into the problems faced by premature infants, survival rates for premature infants with RDS are nearly 95 percent. The NICHD is currently conducting and sponsoring a number of clinical trials involving infants born prematurely. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/womenshealth/premature_birth.cfm   (1464 words)      Medical References: Low Birthweight A low-birthweight, premature baby is at greater risk of developing breathing problems. Babies with PDA are treated with a drug that helps close the ductus, though surgery may be necessary if the drug doesnÂ’t work. The earlier a baby is born, the less developed its organs will be, the less it is likely to weigh, and the greater its risk for many problems. http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1153.asp   (1464 words)      Ambiguous Loss of Premature Birth Furthermore, society expects joy at the birth of a child, so the loss that parents of a newborn premature baby feel is confusing. Preemie parents were unable to assume the expected role of parent to a newborn after the premature birth. However, they were unable to experience the emotions of grief to their full extent because their baby was alive. http://www.prematurity.org/baby/ambiguous.html   (1475 words)      Premature birth - Tommy's Premature babies have less time in the womb to mature and develop, as a result they're often at increased risk of medical and developmental problems. Whilst the experience of a premature birth may be very traumatic for all the family involved, there is seldom any adverse effect upon the mother's physical health. For the mother, physical recovery from premature labour and delivery will be no different than from a later delivery although there can be greater emotional stress. http://www.tommys.org/problems/premature.htm   (1475 words)      Premature Ovarian Failure, Surgical or Medical Menopause EarlyMenopause.com offers information and support for women who are experiencing early menopause—whether it's happened naturally or due to premature ovarian failure; surgery (hysterectomy and oophorectomy), cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy or radiation), autoimmune disorders, and more. It is a very interactive site, structured to include What is Premature Menopause, Health Risks, Infertility, and contacts with other online support. Premature, or instant, menopause is brought on by surgical intervention. http://www.project-aware.org/Experience/premature.shtml   (1475 words)      BBC NEWS Health Relaxant 'helps premature babies' Premature babies with under-developed lungs are at risk of brain injury and developmental problems. Helping a baby's lungs work more effectively would mean more oxygen was available in their bodies, and problems linked to a lack of oxygen should be reduced. A second study suggests this means the smallest babies should not be given the treatment. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/health/4656105.stm   (1475 words)      New Guidelines to Prevent Premature Birth Until those questions are answered, the organization recommends that the use of progesterone be limited to women with a documented history of premature birth at less than 37 weeks of gestation. Babies born prematurely are at risk for a host of medical and developmental problems. Researchers say premature births account for about 12% of all births in the U.S., defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/76/90197.htm   (491 words)      Research - Tommy's If this process is interrupted prematurely the survival of the newborn baby may be compromised. Project to investigate womb relaxation and what triggers contractions with a view to understanding how to prevent premature labour The aim is to measure levels of the hormone progesterone in women who are at risk of going into premature labour, in order to evaluate the hormone's importance in predicting labour. http://www.ttbc.org.uk/research/prematurelabour.htm   (491 words)      Preterm labor The more mature a child is at birth, the more likely he is to survive and the less likely he is to have health problems. Preterm birth can cause health problems or can even be fatal for the baby if it happens too early. Although some studies show that treating BV in the second and third trimesters reduces the risk of preterm labor in women with a history of preterm birth, other research shows it makes no difference. http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/1055.html   (2730 words)      Premature Babies Guide at Keep Kids Healthy Sometimes your doctor will decide that your baby needs to be delivered prematurely, especially if he has poor growth or if he is in distress. Premature Baby - Premature Child : "a volunteer website from our family for your family. The more mature your baby is at birth, the more likely that it is that he will not have any problems, so that babies born at 26-29 weeks have a much better chance of surviving and growing up either normal or with mild or moderate problems. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/newborn/premature_babies.html   (2730 words)      Resources in Social Gerontology Aging is not a singular process: we age biologically, psychologically, and sociologically, and the "aging experience" is determined by the unique interactions between these various clocks. The aging experience is, for instance, shaped by individuals' birth cohorts and the slices of social history intersecting their biographies; by their genetic make-up and personality types; and by their positions within the stratification orders of social class, gender, race and ethnicity. The reverse applies: by the way in which a society behaves toward its old people it uncovers the naked, and often carefully hidden, truth about its real principles and aims. http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/geron.html   (2730 words)

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