Premature Birth - A Parental Guide

23 be checked at regular intervals for vision-related problems. Hearing Almost all premature babies undergo a hearing test to check for hearing loss. Behavioral and psychological problems Preterm babies can develop behavioral and psychological problems, which must be confirmed by child psychologists upon diagnosis. The child may also be required to take an IQ assessment between the ages of three to five years to identify any learning difficulties. Summary In this chapter, we discussed the challenges preterm babies face once they get exposed to the outside world. This information will equip you to understand what your baby is going through, and the type of care being administered. However, your treating doctor will be able to help you with the right information.

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