What are the Problems of a Baby Born 4 Months Early?

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What are the Problems of a Baby Born 4 Months Early?

My baby was born 4 months early and I want to know if she is going to have any problems while growing up.

Baby Help Line Response:

Hi New Mom!

I really feel for you! 4 months early is very early and I truly understand if you are worried.

I'm not an expert in problems related to premature birth, but my daughter was almost born 4 months early and while at the hospital I read quite a bit about risks related to this.

The first thing you should know is that these days, doctors are amazingly good at taking care of premature babies, and the risks for serious problems are much lower now than some years ago.

The most common problems for very premature babies relate to their lung development, but it really varies a lot from baby to baby. Some don't experience any problems at all later in life.

You really should be talking to a pediatrician specialized in care for premature babies about your daughter's specific case rather than me telling you things that might be completely irrelevant for your situation.

I really wish you and your daughter good luck.

Paula

PS: Hey, all other parents with a similar experience; share it below!

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What are the Problems of a Baby Born 4 Months Early?

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Jun 11, 2010

i was
by: Anonymous

Hi I was born 4 months premature and my mom tells me I was prone to ear infections and had tubes put in my ears, which were later removed, I also had "asthma" but never suffered from an asthma attack, but this limited me from joining any sports team at a younger age. So the main "problem" I had was asthma but that has long disappeared. Now I am in my late teens and am actively participating in sports; and even graduated highschool with good grades (A's and B's).

Mar 25, 2011

4 months premme
by: Anonymous

I was also born 4 months premature-16 weeks (May 12th instead of September 1st). I am now almost 22 years old. I haven't had many problems growing up. I had a lot of ear infections when I was younger and had to have tubes put in my ears multiple times and I had to be on oxygen for the first couple months of my life, but I don't have any respiratory problems, a very high immune and metabolism system...I'm the miracle baby in my family, but I was the strongest and healthiest baby in the ward when I was born. :D

Jul 23, 2011

Same here
by: Anonymous

I was born 4 months premature and haven't had any problems at all. Aside from a surgery I had to have when I was born, I'm completely fine. My mom said the doctors did mention I might be a bit 'slow' but they turned out to be wrong. I'm doing great in school and have no problems to speak of from being born so early. :)

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