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Premature baby
A premature baby is a baby born before term, meaning the baby is born before finishing 38 weeks of pregnancy. The earlier a baby is born, the more problems a baby will have in trying to adapt to the environment outside the mother's uterus. Problems include: small size, lung problems, heart problems, bleeding in the brain, hearing loss, vision loss, etc...
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A 48-year old asked:
Are premature babies who suffered retinopathy of prematurity have any chance of seeing?
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A 35-year old asked:
Which celebrities babies have retinopathy of prematurity?
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A 42-year old asked:
How can i help my baby if he has retinopathy of prematurity?
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How common now is retinopathy of prematurity (rop) in babies?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I gave birth on march 19(i lost my baby the same day coz of prematurity).When can i expect to menstruate?i don't have my period till now.
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A 30-year old asked:
How does prematurity affect how clever or intelligent you are?
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What are the most common causes of retinopathy of prematurity?
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A 28-year old female asked:
What does SVPB prematurity 25% , %RR>50 : 14% on a holter mean? :/ and is min HR 50 healthy? Should I be worried?!
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A 31-year old asked:
What is cicatricial retinopathy of prematurity like?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is extreme prematurity?
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A 41-year old asked:
Does prematurity affect final adult height?
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A 29-year old asked:
Does prematurity effect your growth or strength as a teen?
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A 40-year old asked:
do people know in what ways prematurity affects the child's health later in life?
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A 33-year old asked:
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is cicatricial retinopathy of prematurity?
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A 39-year old female asked:
For a 31-week preemie with no complications and normal development as of 2-years-old, how likely are future problems due to prematurity?
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A 44-year old asked:
What conditions are associated with cerebral palsy besides prematurity?
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A 33-year old asked:
If my son had apnea of prematurity, how long will I need to have a monitor
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it true that prematurity can cause birth defects upon your child?
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A 44-year old asked:
Does taking birth control for too long cause extreme prematurity of birth?
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A 24-year old asked:
Does having apnea of prematurity require surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids?
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A 26-year old asked:
What challenges do premature babies face?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can I nurse my premature baby?
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A 42-year old asked:
What is the treatment for premature baby?
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What formula is best for a premature baby?
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A 40-year old asked:
Will my sister's premature baby be healthy?
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What is the survival rate of premature babies?
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A 61-year old female asked:
when will a 5 week premature baby follow objects?
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A 48-year old female asked:
What are the symptoms of retinopathy in premature babies?
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What are optimal ventilator settings for premature babies?
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A 52-year old female asked:
How to treat a premature baby that has high sodium levels?
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