Premature Infant Care

Premature infant care focuses on supporting babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. These infants often face challenges like underdeveloped organs, difficulty breathing, and susceptibility to infections. Care typically occurs in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where specialized equipment, such as incubators and ventilators, helps regulate their environment. Monitoring their growth, nutrition, and development is crucial, as is providing appropriate medical interventions. Emotional support for parents is also an essential part of the care process, ensuring they understand their baby's needs and fostering bonding despite the early and often complex circumstances of prematurity.