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Nutrition Of Preterm Baby

Meeting the nutritional requirements of preterm baby represents a continuing challenge facing doctors, nurses, as well as the baby’s family. Nutrition during early life is now recognized not only as a key determinant for immediate neonatal survival, growth and mental development during infancy, but also as a major conditioning …

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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Kids, Newborn Health, Preterm Babies

Introduction Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease due to abnormal development of blood vessels in the eyes of premature babies. Blood vessels in the eyes start to grow on the retina (nerve layer of the eye) at 4 months of pregnancy. It’s completed when pregnancy reaches its term. When …

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Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Preterm Babies

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the newborn, also known as hyaline membrane disease, is a common complication seen in premature babies. Babies with this condition will develop breathing difficulty and may require intensive care management.

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