Top 3 Long-term Health Risks for Preterm Babies

Preterm infants face increased risks of developmental delays, chronic respiratory problems like bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and vision or hearing impairments.

Sources

• Progesterone and premature birth: What a new study means for pregnant women | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Evidence for Role of Genital Mycoplasmas in Preterm Birth and Neonatal Lung Injury
• A profile of prematurity of United States | PeriStats - March of Dimes
• Preterm and low birth weight infants - Newborn Health
• Premature birth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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