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Premature birth is birth that happens too soon, before 37 weeks. Babies born this early may have more health problems or need to stay in the hospital longer than babies born later. Each year, about 1 in 10 babies in the United States is born prematurely.

Prematurity can cause problems for babies all throughout their lives. The earlier a baby is born, the more likely he is to have health problems. Some of these problems may not show up for several years, even into adulthood. Finding and treating health problems as early as possible and preventing premature birth overall can help babies lead longer, healthier lives.

Yes. Premature birth can lead to long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities for babies. These are problems with how the brain works. They can cause a person to have trouble or delays in:

Some long-term disabilities caused by premature birth include:

Yes. Premature birth can cause a baby to have lung and breathing problems, including:

Premature birth can lead to these health problems:

Talk to your babys health care provider about medical services and treatment your baby may need. Depending on your babys condition, he may need treatment early on or sometimes not until later in life. The Affordable Care Act helps make sure that children with special medical needs have the health insurance they need to pay for services and treatment throughout their lives.

Premature babies often need services that help with development and learning:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (also called CDC) program Learn the signs, Act early offers tools and information for parents who think their child may have developmental delays. The website includes check lists, fact sheets and steps to take if youre concerned about your childs development.

Last reviewed: October, 2013

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