Prematurity
The term premature refers to the baby born before completing the usual weeks of gestation, so some of its organs and functions are still developing and may require special care after birth.
Characteristics and needs: depending on the degree of prematurity, the newborn may need support to breathe, feed, maintain temperature, or regulate other functions, along with close monitoring of growth.
Context: the care of the premature baby usually involves the collaboration of several areas of health during its first stages.
Which specialist treats it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician closely accompany the premature newborn, with support from subspecialties as needed. Having specialized professional follow-up favors better support of the baby's development.
Data on 22 doctors who treat prematurity
Specialties that treat prematurity
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in prematurity
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dra. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Frequently asked questions
What is prematurity?
The term premature refers to the baby born before completing the usual weeks of gestation, so some of its organs and functions are still developing and may require special care after birth.
Which doctor treats prematurity?
Prematurity is usually treated by specialists in pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, neonatologist.