How long does a preemie need to correct prematurity?
Furthermore, there is current thought that the amount of time your preemie needs to catch up is directly related to how many weeks he was premature. This newer formula takes the number of weeks your preemie was born early and multiplies it by 10 to give the number of weeks needed to correct for prematurity.
What is a preemie?
Preemie is another word for a premature baby. Babies who are born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature. A normal pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks, but babies born much earlier than 40 weeks can live and thrive with current technology and medical advances in treatment.
Is it hard to have a preemie as a child?
Having a preemie is a medical emergency, but it is also a psychological one for the parents. It can be very hard to cope with having a preemie. Learning as much as you can about your preemie and talking to other parents of preemies can help you, and your family members adjust to life with a preemie.