Most preterm babies can grow up to be the same as normal children, but there are also a few preterm babies who have lifelong physical defects due to underdevelopment of their body organs.
1. Same as normal children: Preterm babies are those born between 28 and 37 weeks of gestation. Although the growth and development of preterm babies are not yet mature and their immunity is relatively insufficient, if they are taken care of after birth and undergo regular medical checkups, the growth and development of preterm babies will mature rapidly and become similar to that of normal babies.
2. Different from normal children: If preterm babies are combined with congenital malformations or growth and development are too slow, preterm babies may be left with lifelong disabilities or lifelong mental and physical developmental delays.
If you have a preterm baby with developmental delay, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible, the doctor according to the specific conditions, to formulate individualized diagnosis and treatment plan, so as not to delay the condition.