premature baby
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PREMATURE BABY
PREMATURE BABYBabies born before the 37th week of gestation are born prematurely and are sometimes given the nickname, “preemies”.
Babies who are born closer to 7 Months may not able to
EatBreathStay warm on their own
AGE WEIGHT (kg) HEIGHT (cm)Birth 3.3 50.53 months 6.0 61.16 months 7.8 67.89 months 9.2 72.31 year 10.2 76.1
HEIGHT / WEIGHT CHARTAverage height and weight of boys at different ages
HEIGHT / WEIGHT CHARTAverage height and weight of Girls at different ages
AGE WEIGHT (kg) HEIGHT (cm)
Birth 3.2 49.93 months 5.4 60.26 months 7.2 66.69 months 8.6 71.1
1 year 9.5 75.0
(Source: Nutrient Requirements and Recommended Dietary Allowances for Indians, I.C.M.R. 1990.) more details click here…
Why do premature newborns need special care?
• A premature newborn is not fully ready to deal with our world.
• Their little bodies still have areas that need to mature and fully develop. Some of these areas include the
Lungsdigestive systemimmune systemskin.
Signs of prematurity include:
• Body hair (lanugo)• Abnormal breathing patterns (shallow, irregular pauses in breathing called
apnea)• Enlarged clitoris (female infant)• Problems breathing due to immature lungs (neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome) or pneumonia• Lower muscle tone and less activity than full-term infants• Problems feeding due to difficulty sucking or coordinating swallowing and
breathing• Less body fat• Small scrotum, smooth without ridges, and undescended testicles (male
infant)• Soft, flexible ear cartilage• Thin, smooth, shiny skin, which is often transparent (can see veins under
skin)
Not all premature babies will have these characteristics
Possible Complications
Possible complications that may occur while in the hospital include:AnemiaBleeding into the brain
(intraventricular hemorrhage of the newborn) or damage to the brain's white matter
Infection or neonatal sepsisLow blood sugar (hypoglycemia)Neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome, extra air in the tissue of the lungs (pulmonary interstitial emphysema), bleeding in the lungs (pulmonary hemorrhage)
Newborn jaundicePatent ducturs arteriosusSevere intestinal inflammation
(necrotizing enterocolitis)Possible long-time complications
include:Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)Delayed growth and developmentMental or physical disability or delayRetinopathy of prematurity, vision loss,
or blindness
GOD GRACE
• Medical technology has made it possible for preemies to get through the first few days, weeks or months of life until they are able to make it on their own.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• NICU is your newborns protected Environment.• It may also be his or her home.• You should know that it is equipped with a
Caring StaffMonitoring Alarm systemsRespiratory Resuscitation Equipment, Access to physicians in every pediatric specialty, 24 hour
laboratory service and YOU!
Monitoring and alarm systems
• Monitoring machines vary depending on the hospital and NICU. However, all monitors record the heart rate
• Respiratory rate • Blood pressure• Temperature
A pulse oximeter may be taken to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood.
You may notice that your newborn has various sticky pads or cuffs on his
Chest Legs Arms Other body parts.
These sticky pads and cuffs have wires that connect to the monitor which often looks like a television screen and displays various numbers.
Monitoring and alarm systems
Methods of respiratory assistance
• Endotracheal tube• Ventilator• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (C-PAP)• Oxygen hood
Methods of feeding
• Intravenous lines• Umbilical catheter • Oral and nasal feeding• Central line (sometimes referred to as a PICC line)
EQUIPMENT USED OF PREMATURE
• Incubator – A clear plastic crib that keeps babies warm and helps protect them from germs and noise.
• Bili lights – This is a bright blue fluorescent light that is located over your baby’s incubator. This light is used to treat jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes).
Kangaroo Care
• Kangaroo care is placing a premature baby in an upright position on a mother’s bare chest allowing tummy to tummy contact and placing the premature baby in between the mother’s breasts.
• The baby’s head is turned so that the ear is above the parent’s heart.
• Kangaroo care has been shown to help premature newborns with:
• Body temperature Mothers have thermal synchrony with their baby. The
study also concluded that when the baby was cold.The mother’s body temperature would increase to
warm the baby up and visa versa.
Kangaroo Care
• Breastfeeding: Kangaroo care allows easy access to the breast
and skin-to-skin contact increases milk let-down.
Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo Care
• Increase weight gain Kangaroo care allows the baby to fall into a
deep sleep which allows the baby to conserve energy for more important things. Increased weight gain means shorter hospital stay.
Kangaroo Care
• Increased intimacy and attachment
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s immune defenses and
provides emotional connections between a mother and her baby. when a baby is born prematurely a mother may not be allowed to breastfeed her baby. Most premature newborns, between 25-29 weeks gestational age, are fed intravenously or through a tube.
Breastfeeding
If you are planning to breastfeed you should tell your doctor and nurses immediately after the birth.
Then you can begin expressing and storing your breast milk for when your baby is ready for it.
Your baby’s digestive system and control of electrolytes will determine when he will be able to handle breast milk through a tube.
Breastfeeding
This is when you can use the milk you have stored. Once your baby’s respiratory system is stabilized he can begin breastfeeding. Most babies born 35-37 weeks usually can go straight to breastfeeding.
MOM AND DAD INTERACT WITH BABY
1. Touch your baby as much as possible. You can do this through gentle touch or even stroking motions.
2. Talk to your baby. Your baby is used to your voice(s) and it could be comforting to hear you. Along with talking you can read or sing to your baby.
MOM AND DAD INTERACT WITH BABY
3. Change your baby’s diaper. 4. Participate in your baby’s first
bath. Depending on your baby’s progress, you may use washcloths or sponges to do this.
5. Take your baby’s temperature.
I NEVER ALONE, MY MOM ALWAYS WITH MEDear All
The complete slide prepare as per my knowledge to make for only awarness not for therapy/Treatment.
If you find any thing in serious, changes from your baby, immediately consult Doctor.
Without Doctor/Physician advice you are not taken any medicine, therapy and procedure.
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BY: VASSANTHAN.M
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