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How Can I Recognize Mental Development In A Pre Term Baby?
hi Dr, I had a preterm delivery at 28 weeks due to low placenta position and twin pregnancy as well. one of the twins survived after staying at hospital for 1,5 mnths, he is now 9 mnths-3 (according to the due date delivery).my 1st. question regarding my pre term baby, does this will cause him any mental delay in recognition? i notice that his physical development is delayed the 3 mnths difference, how can i notice his mental development? my 2nd. question, what is the probability of the pre term again in case of single pregnancy?is there any precautions to be taken? thnx alot
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Hello,
The development of a baby depends on the age of the baby. The actual age of the baby is twelve weeks behind the age you measure after birth. So physical development is normal.
For mental development, there is relaxation up to two years of age for preterm. You can consult a local pediatrician for that. There are chances as in the general population for a chance of preterm in the next pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Susheel Kumar Saini
The development of a baby depends on the age of the baby. The actual age of the baby is twelve weeks behind the age you measure after birth. So physical development is normal.
For mental development, there is relaxation up to two years of age for preterm. You can consult a local pediatrician for that. There are chances as in the general population for a chance of preterm in the next pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Susheel Kumar Saini
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