Question
Every pregnant woman worries about preterm labor. What diseases might premature babies face?
Answer
The most serious issue premature babies may face is cerebral palsy. This condition is more severe, and many parents mistakenly believe it means intellectual disability. In fact, most children have normal intelligence, but they may have motor impairments and abnormal posture. The incidence of cerebral palsy is about 2-3%, while the incidence of preterm babies is approximately one in every thousand. However, if treatment can begin soon after birth, in many cases, the child will not leave any sequelae.