Condition
Premature Birth
Birth of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born early may need extra help breathing, feeding and staying warm.
Also called: premature baby, preemie, preterm baby, prematurity
Who Can Help with Premature Birth?
- Neonatologists
A pediatrician who cares for newborns who are premature or seriously ill, usually in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
- Children's Hospitals
A hospital that specializes in care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Developmental Therapists
A therapist who works with infants and young children who have developmental delays, often through early intervention programs.
- Early Intervention Programs
A program that provides therapy and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Related
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Defects
- Brain Bleeds in Premature Babies
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Cervical Cerclage
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Congenital Heart Disease
- C-Section
- Fetal Echocardiogram
- Fetal Growth Problems
- Gestational Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
- Infant Feeding Problems
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about premature birth and what is right for you.