Pre Mature Baby: To become a mother, a woman has to keep a child in her womb for 9 months. During this, she has to face many problems and sometimes due to some health reasons, the child is born early, which is called premature baby. According to the recent reports, there has been an increase in the number of premature births worldwide. It is also called pre birth term. In this, the child is born before 37 weeks. Due to which there can be many problems in their physical and mental development. Let us tell you what is this pre birth term and what are the problems it can cause.
Cases increased since 2007
According to reports, from the year 2007 to the year 2021, maximum pre birth term i.e. the problem of having a child before 37 weeks has been found. In America, more than 3.83 lakh children have been born prematurely. This condition can be dangerous. About 10.5% of babies in 2021 are born prematurely. Earlier in 2020, this figure was 10.1%. If you look at the statistics of India, 1 out of 5 children are born prematurely.
What the study says
According to a recent study, more problems of preterm birth are being seen in both Indian and foreign women. The risk of death of the mother due to premature birth has also been found to be more than 3 percent. Experts believe that this condition can be challenging for both the woman and the child.
The cases of pre birth term are increasing because of this
– Due to health complications during COVID-19, many pregnant women have been found complaining about having a baby first.
– If the expectant mother is already suffering from any medical condition, these complications may occur during the delivery of the baby.
– Becoming a mother at an advanced age can also cause pre birth term problems.
– The child’s life can be at risk due to premature birth. In such children, complaints related to low weight, difficulty in breathing, underdeveloped limbs and eyesight can be found.
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