Preterm Birth: Scope of the Problem, Cost of Care, Potential Complications and Current Guidelines for Management

Authors: Bharti Des* and Bharti Maya

DOI: 10.23880/pnboa-16000206

Volume 9, Issue 2

Abstract

One in ten infants is born preterm in the world. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in infants. In 2022, 47 percent of all deaths in children occurred in the first 28 days of life. Prematurity can be prevented by emphasis on maternal health, nutrition and skilled antenatal care. Neonatal survival depends upon essential new born care with thermal protection by skinto- skin contact, hygiene in the care of umbilical cord, early breast feeding, regular health care, immunization and treatment of common neonatal problems.

Keywords: Preterm Birth; Prematurity; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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