Preterm birth is when a baby is born or delivered before completing 37 weeks of pregnancy, often requiring medical interventions due to potential health.
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Can my newborn baby suffer from autism as he is prematurely born?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother to a newborn infant. He is a premature baby. I had to undergo an emergency C-section. I had serious health issues during my pregnancy as well. I want to know if my pregnancy health and my son being born prematurely can affect his mental growth. Is it possible this can c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Autism is a multifactorial disorder caused by genetic as well as environmental factors. So, it is difficult to say whether a baby (premature or not) will be autistic. The only thing required is good medical care and regular follow-up. ... Read Full »
I would like to know more about preterm birth. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am contacting you for information and guidance on the topic of preterm birth. My sister-in-law gave birth to a preterm baby. I am eager to understand the potential risks of having a preterm baby. How to take care of this baby? She was born in her 36th week before her term. Is there a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The preterm baby usually has complete mental development as well as physical development. The only difference is that the baby is not fully developed, especially the skin, so the chances of infection are increased. Preterm babies are more vulnerable to temperature va... Read Full »
I want to know if kangaroo care helps in developing social skills in babies?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother of a newborn child. He was a preterm baby and weighed four pounds at birth. He is otherwise healthy. He is breastfed and is gaining weight. Nurses were told to give kangaroo care. Do you think it can help and how does it help with the baby's social skills? Kindly suggest... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Kangaroo care or skin-to-skin contact, has numerous benefits for preterm babies. It involves placing the baby on the mother's or father's bare chest, providing warmth, and comfort, and promoting bonding. Kangaroo ca... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My due date for delivery is in the month of August. But my doctor has scheduled the C-section for the month of July. I am confused as the baby will be immature. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The gestational age of the baby will not change as per weeks of pregnancy. If you have had a scan in early pregnancy, say 6 or 10 weeks, that is the perfect age. Go as per that expected delivery date. Any day after 37 weeks of age is okay. ... Read Full »
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