25-31 Weeks Pre-Consult Presentation

Bleeding inside or around the ventricles of the brain that can cause damage to nerve cells and lead to brain injury.

A problem in which a baby, usually a premature infant, has trouble breathing. RDS happens when the baby’s lungs are underdeveloped.

A problem with the blood vessels in a baby’s eyes potentially causing decreased vision or blindness.

A gastrointestinal disorder that mainly affects babies born prematurely and those born with extremely low birth weight (ELBW) (less than 2.2 pounds or 1,000 grams).

Extremely premature and premature infants are at higher risk of developing infections.

The use of donor human milk is a way to give a baby breast milk when mothers’ own milk isn’t available.

In addition to feedings, we use specialized fluids and/or dietary supplements to provide needed nutrition.

A decrease in the normal heart rate often seen in premature infants.

A low red blood cell count.