{"id":1061,"date":"2022-03-08T13:54:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T12:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babyjourney.se\/?p=1061"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:51:59","slug":"part-1-premature-babies-and-the-neonatal-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webstaging.babyjourney.se\/en\/forlossning\/del-1-for-tidigt-fodda-barn-och-neonatalavdelningen\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 1: Premature babies & Neonatal care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Verified and reviewed by: Midwife Maria Midstam<\/em>
\nIn this five-part series, you will be able to read about premature babies and the neonatal unit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does it mean to be born prematurely?<\/h2>\n

To be premature<\/strong> means that the baby is born before its body is fully developed. How much support the baby needs depends on which week it is born in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Extremely premature births:<\/strong> before week 28+0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Very premature births:<\/strong> before week 32+0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Moderately preterm births:<\/strong> before week 37+0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Care in the neonatal unit<\/h2>\n

    Children born prematurely often need specialized care<\/strong> after birth.
    They are taken care of at neonatal ward<\/strong>, where staff are specially trained to support the child's breathing, nutrition and thermoregulation.<\/p>\n

    Also full-term children<\/strong> who have breathing difficulties<\/strong> or infections<\/strong> can be cared for here for some time.
    The aim is to provide the child with security, supervision and a calm start in life.<\/p>\n

    Why are babies born prematurely?<\/h2>\n

    In some cases, a infection or illness of the pregnant woman<\/strong> are behind a premature birth.
    But in many cases there are no clear reason<\/strong> - it is simply not always possible to answer why labor starts too early.<\/p>\n

    The role of the parent and the importance of proximity<\/h2>\n

    Having a baby that needs neonatal care can be a tumultuous start<\/strong>.
    The first time is rarely as you have imagined, but you as a parent are a important part of the healthcare team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • You will gradually become more involved<\/strong> in care as the child grows.<\/li>\n
    • If you can't always be close, a piece of cloth with your scent<\/strong> be placed with the child to provide security.<\/li>\n
    • Once the baby is stable and allowed to come out of the incubator, you can hold it skin to skin<\/strong> - a moment that benefits both connection<\/strong> and well-being<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The physical proximity releases oxytocin<\/strong>, the body's 'feel-good' hormone, which strengthens both the baby and you.<\/p>\n

      \n

      Rapid responses<\/h2>\n
      \n

      Premature:<\/h3>\n

      Children born before week 37+0.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

      \n

      Extremely premature births:<\/h3>\n

      Children born before week 28+0.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

      \n

      Neonatal unit:<\/h3>\n

      Specialized care unit for newborn babies who need extra support.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

      \n

      Common causes:<\/h3>\n

      Infections or diseases of the pregnant woman, but often without clear cause.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

      \n

      The role of parents:<\/h3>\n

      Proximity, scent and participation in care strengthen the child and the attachment.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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