In the last decade, births of premature babies, that is, before the 37th week of gestation, have increased by 22%.
Although they only represent 10% of all births, the mortality rate is 75%.
Figures aside, premature births They are a worrying issue and are largely due to the bad habits of mothers such as overweight, smoking, alcoholism, stress or marginalization.
It is also true that today there is a marked increase in assisted reproduction techniques related to multiple pregnancies that usually end in premature births.
There are several other factors that could be associated with preterm birth such as previous maternal diseases and during pregnancy, a history of premature births or repeated abortions. According to a Danish study published by the British Medical Journal, one in every 4 children born before week 25 has severe mental retardation or functional dysfunction.
When the birth is earlier than 28 weeks, the child is 85 times more likely to enter a hospital in the next five years and one in four children born between 32 and 35 weeks require some type of school attendance. ”
