16 Is it my fault that the baby was born prematurely? No one is at fault for the baby's early birth. Most of the time even the doctors do not know the cause as preterm births are spontaneous. How do I manage high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) during pregnancy? Pre-eclampsia affects 5-7 percent of all pregnant women and usually occurs during the first pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and water retention leading to rapid weight gain. High blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) can be managed with blood pressure medications, ample bed rest, and a nutritious diet. If these measures do not improve the condition, an elective preterm delivery is necessary. How long will my baby stay hospitalized? The hospital stay depends on the degree of prematurity and on the medical complications that may arise during the period. Usually, a baby goes home once proper independent feeding is established, and the baby reaches 34 to 35 weeks of gestational age. This means that a baby born before 28 weeks, may need to be hospitalized for 6 to 8 weeks, whereas a baby born at 34 weeks may go home within a week.
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