19 Let us now better understand the problems premature babies can face during the initial few weeks or months of their lives. Temperature regulation Premature babies lack the necessary fat required to generate enough energy and maintain their body heat. Hence, they may have trouble maintaining the right body temperature. Therefore, to help regulate the baby’s body temperature between 36.5-37.5˚C, she/ he is kept in special incubators or servo-controlled warmers after birth. Breathing and respiration For babies born before 30 weeks of pregnancy, the respiratory system might not have developed fully which might result in breathing issues. In such a case, the treatment requires giving small doses of a special medication which helps to gradually improve the condition as the babies grow older and resolves by the time they turn 35 weeks old. Brain If a baby is born prematurely, there are chances of internal bleeding in the brain. The bleeding is mostly mild and does not affect the baby. Regular brain ultrasounds are done
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