Globally preterm birth accounts for over 9.5% of all births. This means that over 13 million babies are born too soon every year.

90% of Preemies survive

Thirty years ago less than 25% of the tiniest preemies were surviving, now almost 90% survive. Learning about preterm birth can help increase awareness of the unique needs of preemies and their families.

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Health Outcomes: 29 to 33 weeks GA

Breathing

Babies born this early may have lungs that have developed enough to allow them to breathe by themselves or with just a little help with supplemental oxygen therapy. Approximately 25% develop respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and 10% to 15% develop chronic lung disease (CLD). It usually resolves by the age of two.

Heart Function

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Approximately 30% of these preemies will have patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). PDA will sometimes close by itself and in mild cases doesn’t require treatment. If the PDA is affecting your baby’s breathing or heart function doctors may try medication or surgery. Approximately 10% of these preemies need surgery to close their PDA.

Infection

Preemies born this early have a relatively small chance (15%) of developing an infection during their stay in the hospital. Approximately 75% of these prems survive with the help of antibiotics and increased respiratory and nutritional support.

(Dani, Poggi, Romagnoli, & Bertini, 2009; Johnson et al., 2009; Saigal, Rosenbaum, Hattersley, & Milner, 1989)(Anderson & Doyle, 2006; Bradford, 2003; Doyle & Anderson, 2005; Hack et al., 2005; Taylor, Espy, & Anderson, 2009)

One of the greatest minds in history, Albert Einstein was born preterm.

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Preemie, Premmie, or Prem?

Most babies spend between 38 and 42 weeks in their mother’s uterus. So, technically a preterm birth, preemie, premmie, or prem, is an infant who is born less than 37 completed gestational weeks.

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