Preterm babies weighing up to 2,500 grams catch up with full-term babies.
Preterm babies, most of whose birth weight is below 2500 grams and head circumference is below 33 centimeters, and a few preterm babies weigh more than 2500 grams, but their organ function and adaptive capacity are different from full-term babies, and they should still be given special care.
Normal full-term infants are newborns whose gestational age is between 37 weeks and less than 42 weeks, and whose birth weight is between 2,500 and 4,000 grams, with an average of 3,200 grams. The height is between 46 and 52 centimeters, with an average of about 50 centimeters. The average head circumference is 34 centimeters, and the chest circumference is 1 to 2 centimeters smaller than the head circumference.
Preterm babies have low resistance, pay more attention to keep the room clean and hygienic, diligent ventilation and air exchange, room temperature control at 24 to 26 degrees, should try to use breastfeeding, during the feeding period, eat less and more often, if it is artificially fed, choose the preterm special milk powder, which will help nutrient absorption and promote digestion. To pay close attention to the child’s breathing, skin and other conditions, if necessary, go to the hospital in time to deal with.