“Are preemie babies at risk for disabilities? ”
I have a high risk pregnancy and my doctor says that it's possible to have my baby a month and a half before his due date. Is it true that preemie babies have a high risk of pregnancy?
3 Answers
Yes. Please refer to the NICHD prematurity risk calculator free online resource to assess the estimated risks, and discuss with a neonatal specialist.
The more preterm the baby is the higher the risk of disability. Some can be minor but some like cerebral palsy can last a life time.However, having a baby just 6 weeks early is usually a low risk if they do not have a lot of trouble initially with respiratory distress