An Early Arrival

An Early Arrival

1. Premature Birth

   • Definition
     • birth that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy.
   • Complications
     • Immature Lungs
       • Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
       • Transient tachypnea
       • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
       • Pneumonia
       • Apnea and Bradycardia
     • Infection
     • Jaundice
     • Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
     • Inability to maintain body heat
     • Immature gastrointestinal and digestive system
       • Anemia
     • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
     • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
     • Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
     • Sepsis
   • management
     • incubator
     • monitor vitals
     • feeding tube
     • Replenishing fluids
     • bilirubin lights
     • blood transfusion
     • medications

2. stages of labour

3. Breastfeeding

   • contraindications
   • benefits
     • provides all nutrients needed for the baby
     • high in protein
     • low in sugar
     • help immature digestive tract develop
     • contain important antibodies
       • stronger immune system
     • reduce the risk of many diseases
     • promotes healthy weight gain without obesity
     • better vision
     • for the mother
       • increase self-esteem
       • lower risk of depression
       • calmness
   • duration
     • at least 6 months
     • recommended for one year

4. Gestational age by fundal height

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