Prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. According to WHO, 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020, and preterm birth complications were responsible for approximately 900,000 deaths in 2019. Causes of premature birth There are various factors responsible for premature births.
Most of them occur spontaneously, but some of them are due to early induction of labor or cesarean birth. Other factors responsible for preterm birth are: Poor nutrition before and during pregnancy Multiple pregnancies Infection and chronic conditions — Diabetes or high blood pressure Smoking, alcohol consumption Abnormal uterus Early opening of the weakened cervix Complications The full development of the vital organs, including the brain and lungs, occurs in the final weeks of pregnancy. Due to early birth, premature babies are at an increased risk of developing…
