Prematurity treatment in Centro

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.