Category 🔹 Section 7: Prematurity & Birth-Related Conditions

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Fact #33: Difficult Deliveries Increase the Risk of Brachial Plexus Injury and Skull Fractures

Birth injuries occur when physical trauma during delivery causes damage to a newborn’s body, often affecting the nerves, bones, or soft tissues. While most babies recover fully, difficult deliveries increase the risk of serious birth injuries, such as brachial plexus…

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Fact #31: abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina can lead to blindness if untreated

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a serious eye condition that occurs in premature babies, caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina. If left untreated, severe ROP can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. 📌 Fact: ROP…

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Fact #30: Kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) improves survival rates in preemies

Premature babies (preemies) often struggle with temperature regulation, breathing, and bonding with their parents due to their early arrival. Kangaroo care, a simple but powerful method of skin-to-skin contact, has been shown to significantly improve survival rates and overall health…

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Fact #29: Premature babies face higher risks of infections, breathing issues, and developmental delays

Preterm birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of gestation. While advances in neonatal care have improved survival rates, premature babies (preemies) are still at higher risk for health complications because their organs and systems are not…

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