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10 Μαΐ 2023 · Preterm birth is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It is a global problem that can be caused by various factors, such as infections, multiple pregnancies, or chronic conditions. WHO provides guidelines and recommendations to prevent and manage preterm birth complications.
22 Μαρ 2024 · Learn about the possible causes of premature birth, such as infections, high blood pressure, multiple pregnancies and more. Find out how to recognize the signs of being born too early and what special care your baby may need.
23 Φεβ 2024 · Learn about the common causes of premature birth, such as chronic health conditions, placental problems, multiple gestations and substance use. Find out how preterm birth affects the baby's health and development, and what treatments and prevention strategies are available.
8 Φεβ 2022 · Preterm labor is when regular contractions result in the opening of your cervix before week 37 of pregnancy. Learn about the possible causes, risk factors, complications and prevention of preterm labor and premature birth.
19 Ιουν 2019 · An estimated 14·8 million babies are born preterm every year, before 37 completed weeks of gestation. 1 Of these, around a million die because of direct complications, 2 another 912 000 have mild to severe neurodevelopmental impairment, and many more have milder disabilities or suboptimal child development. 3 A preterm baby's chance of ...
Prematurity and low birth weight remains the leading cause of death in newborns and children under-five years. Preterm and LBW infants have a higher risk of developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and retinopathy of prematurity.
Preterm births that are the result of conditions that directly threaten the health of the mother or fetus, such as preeclampsia, placenta previa, and fetal growth restriction, are categorized as indicated preterm births and account for the remaining 25 to 30 percent of preterm deliveries (Meis et al., 1987, 1995, 1998).
