premature babies presentation arianna xiong technology
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Premature Babies Premature Babies PresentationPresentation
Arianna XiongArianna Xiong
Technology Technology
Fast FactsFast Facts . . . . . .
1. 1. What is preterm birth ?
3. What are the challenges to a baby born preterm?
2. Who is at risk for preterm labor and birth?
Did you know . . . ?
• In 2005, there were 7,588 preterm births in Minnesota alone.
• The rate of premature birth increased almost 35 percent between 1981 and 2005.
• The March of Dimes reported that one hospital stay for a premature/low birth weight child cost an estimate of $77,000, which is significantly higher than an uncomplicated newborn stay costs of $1,700.
March of Dimes
My Daughters . . .My Daughters . . .My Experiences . . . My Experiences . . .
Gabriella at 28 weeksGabriella at 28 weeks
Weight: 2.5lbsWeight: 2.5lbsMedical Problems:
•Hyperbilirubinemia •Apnea •Patent Ductus Arteriosus
•Surgeries 2X
Cost of stay at the hospital :
$750,000 for 3 months
Audrey at 26 weeksAudrey at 26 weeks
My Daughters . . . My Experiences . .
Medical Issues:
•Apnea •Anemia •Infection •Retinopathy of
Prematurity-eye surgery •Bleeding in the brain
Weight 1lbs 14ozs
Cost of stay of stay at hospital:
$500,000 for 2 ½ months
My daughters now…My daughters now…
Gabriella at 2 Gabriella at 2 years oldyears old
Audrey at 1 years Audrey at 1 years oldold
Keep in mind . . .Keep in mind . . . Prematurity is the number 1 killer of Prematurity is the number 1 killer of
newborns.newborns. The rate of premature birth have increased
almost 35 percent between 1981 and 2005. Doctors do not know why women have Doctors do not know why women have
premature babies.premature babies. There are research trying to find out why There are research trying to find out why
they do.they do. The survival rate of premature babies is The survival rate of premature babies is
higher due to advance medical technologies.higher due to advance medical technologies.
For more For more information . . .information . . . www.marchofdimes.comwww.marchofdimes.com
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
1. www.marchofdimes.com
ResourcesResources
2. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/Preterm_Labor_and_Birth.cfm
3. http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html
4. http://www.iminthenicu.com/fastfacts.html
5. Http://www.marchofdimes.com/peristats/