Knowledge is Power
Witnessing a newborn struggle is deeply distressing for parents, especially when the baby is just beginning to experience the world. Fortunately, resources are available to help parents navigate these challenges. Understanding what’s happening can alleviate some of the worry.
Tru Beare Faces Complications
Being born 14 weeks early, Tru missed critical stages of organ development, particularly in her lungs, leading to chronic lung disease that affected her airways and lung tissue.
Complications from Premature Birth
While some premature babies face no complications, others, like Tru, may experience heart problems and difficulties with brain development. Premature birth can result in challenges such as feeding difficulties, low birth weight, and underdeveloped fat storage, affecting facial features. Risk factors include insufficient time between pregnancies, previous preterm births, or multiple births. However, premature births can also occur without known risk factors.
