What are the risks for a 36-week premature infant?
Disease description:
My child was born one week early, not full-term, and I've been very worried. What are the risks associated with a 36-week premature baby?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Preterm infants born at 36 weeks commonly experience immune dysfunction, pathological jaundice, and poor lung function. Preterm infants with weakened immunity have significantly reduced immune system function compared to full-term newborns, making them more susceptible to diseases such as respiratory tract infections. Pathological jaundice is a condition caused by the immature liver metabolism in preterm infants, who are more likely to develop this type of jaundice. Those with poor lung function, particularly 36-week preterm infants, often suffer from underdeveloped alveoli, leading to pneumonia immediately after birth.
