HSC 4201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Uterine Rupture, Prenatal Care, Maternal Sensitivity
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Improving infant health infant mortality has declined considerably during the past couple of decades: partly due to medical research and public health and social services supported by both public and private organizations. Many opportunities for decreasing infant deaths and improving infant health even further through reducing risk factors associated with these conditions. Premature births average length of gestation is 40 weeks premature (or preterm) babies are those born prior to 37 weeks of gestation. Preterm birth weight in the us increased more than 20% between 1990-2006 but declined to. Leading causes of neonatal death in the us are: disorders related to short gestation, low birth weight. Premature babies usually have less developed organs than full-term babies they are more likely to face serious multiple health problems following delivery. Premature babies often require neonatal intensive care which utilizes specialized medical personnel and equipment.
