Question

Do preemies have health defects as they grow into adults?

Answer

Generally, preemies arrive in this world prematurely due to special reasons, with their organs not yet fully matured. They often require the assistance of neonatal medical staff to overcome challenges such as breathing, feeding, infections, jaundice, circulatory problems, and neural damage. Particularly for infants born before 32 weeks or with extremely low birth weights, they may face neurological issues like cerebral palsy, as well as severe consequences such as heart failure and bilirubin encephalopathy due to prolonged jaundice.