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Born Too Soon and Too Small
Interactive Module about Prematurity

• Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., LRD
• Food and Nutrition Specialist
• NDSU Extension Service
• Module Design by Bridget Curley,
• Program Assistant

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  lesson to see what you have learned.
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What is Prematurity?

• Click here to find out.

A premature infant is any infant born before 37
weeks gestation.
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What is Known About Prematurity?

• Find out more here

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Which Statement is Correct About the Health of
Preterm Babies?

• Many babies will catch up with full-term babies
• Preterm babies often are at higher risk for
  health problems and disabilities
• Both a b

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What Causes Preterm Birth?Visit the Born Too
Soon and Too Small publication by clicking here
to find out.

• Half of preterm births have unknown causes.

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Concerns for preterm babies

• Find out about the main concerns by viewing this
  site

• Body and organs not fully matured
• Low birth weight
• Need assistance breathing, eating, fighting
  infections and keeping warm

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Who Can Have a Premature Baby?

• Only women ages 25 to 30 years
• Only women ages 30 to 40 years
• Any women can have a preterm baby

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Why Do Women Deliver Early?

• Four main things may contribute to a premature
  delivery.
• Find out what they are here

• Maternal or fetal stress
• Infections
• Bleeding
• Stretching

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What Increases Your Risk?

• Previous preterm births
• Pregnancy with twins, triplets or other multiples
• Being younger than age 17 or older than 35
• Smoking
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Unplanned pregnancy

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You cant always predict preterm births.
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What Are Some Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor?

• Cramps or pelvic pressure
• A low, dull headache
• Contractions every 10 minutes
• All of the above
• A health-care provider can determine preterm
  labor.

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What Should Be Done if Someone Shows Signs of
Preterm Labor?

• Click here to find out.

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What are the Statistics Where You Live?

• How often are preterm babies born in your area?
  Click here

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Preterm Pregnancy Facts

• Babies born before the 37th week of pregnancy are
  premature or preterm.
• Nationwide, one in eight babies was born preterm
  in 2003.
• The rate of preterm births in North Dakota
  increased 32 between 1993 and 2003.

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  questions, you are ready to take the survey. Good
  luck!
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For More Information About Healthy Pregnancy,
Visit

• March of Dimes
• www.marchofdimes.com
• The National Womens Health Information Center
• www.4women.gov/Pregnancy/