Health risks of premature babies

Posted by CKI Doctor Trieu Thi Hong Thai - Neonatology Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

There are many things parents can do, but above all try to create comfort, reduce developmental anxiety and health risks when caring for premature babies.

Babies born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are considered extremely premature babies, although there is a chance of survival, premature babies will face a lot of health risks such as:
Respiratory problems Blood pressure problems Blood disorders Poor immunity Metabolic abnormalities Vision and hearing problems Brain haemorrhage Growth retardation Hypothermia Necrotizing enterocolitis Cerebral palsy Behavioral disorders Infections Survival rate low residual

All children have slightly different rates of development for their age. Most premature babies, as long as they're not too preterm and don't have any health problems, keep up with good growth. These premature babies will most likely grow to be on par with children of their age at 2 years old
When premature babies are discharged from the hospital, they will not need the support of machines, to help the child rest, parents should try to Try to create a quiet atmosphere, low noise because a lot of noise, the baby will be overstimulated. When children are a little older, let them focus on one problem, too much stimulation from parents will be harmful. It's important to give your baby plenty of attention while awake and observe how he reacts. Talk to your baby, make eye contact with him, sing to him, play with him gently. Parents can also play music to their babies, or observe how babies respond to wind instruments, to give them musically structured background noises. Remember that babies need rest as well as stimulation when awake. Babies who eat well and sleep a lot will grow up quickly.

In addition, parents should give the baby fun when playing, can put black or white cards, larger than the color on the child's bed. Young children can't distinguish colors well yet, so they need contrast, because their eyes are still developing. Observation helps children's brains develop. Parents can help their baby by giving them safety, comfort, and skin-to-skin warmth, which can begin while the baby is in the hospital and when he or she comes home. In order for children to develop best, parents should take the time to observe and play with the baby when he is awake, give him the opportunity to rest, and do all he can.

Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is the only hospital in the North that can save 24 weeks premature babies. With modern equipment such as regular ventilators, high-frequency ventilators, CPAP ventilators, incubators, good infection control ability, ensuring a safe environment for children.
To register for children to be examined at Vinmec International General Hospital, customers can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide or register online HERE.
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