premature birth complications

What Are the Common Complications Associated with Premature Birth?

Premature infants are at risk for a variety of complications that can affect their short-term and long-term health. Some common complications include:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): A condition where the baby's lungs are not fully developed, leading to breathing difficulties.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH): Bleeding in the brain that can occur in premature infants.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): A gastrointestinal disease that affects the lining of the intestines.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): A heart condition where the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): An eye disorder that can lead to vision impairment or blindness.

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