What are the most common health problems for premature babies when they are newborn?
Advertisement document.write(”); Many premature babies have breathing problems at birth. This is because their lungs did not have enough time to mature before they were born. For a while, your baby might need to be on a ventilator or a gentler type of breathing machine called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). A very small number of babies will still need oxygen when they go home from hospital. Most of these babies will eventually come off oxygen. Some premature babies are born with heart problems and may need surgery for this. In the early days premature babies are also vulnerable to bleeding on the brain, serious infections and bowel problems. Doctors and nurses will monitor your baby closely for signs of any trouble.
