Expert Talk
1. Breathing Problems Premature babies may face trouble breathing due to an immature respiratory system.
2. Heart Problems A premature baby is likely to experience heart issues such as PDA and low blood pressure.
3. Gastrointestinal Problems Premature infants are more likely to have immature gastrointestinal systems which results in complications, where the cells lining the bowel wall are injured.
4. Metabolism Problems Premature babies often face metabolism problems and have trouble converting their stored glucose into active usable forms.
5. Immune System Problems An underdeveloped immune system is extremely common in premature babies.