Although they are getting bigger, 33 and 34 weekers are still immature and may need to stay in the NICU for several weeks. Premature babies are almost fully developed by 33 and 34 weeks. Their bones are fully formed, their fingernails come to the ends of their fingertips, and in boys, the testicles are descending into the scrotum.
However, the respiratory system doesn't finish developing until the last weeks of pregnancy, and antibodies are only starting to pass from mom to baby—so their immune health is still a bit compromised. At 33 and 34 weeks, most premature babies will have fairly short NICU stays with only a few complications.
They may need help breathing for a short time, but learning to eat may take the longest. The suck-swallow-breathe reflex is not well-coordinated, and these babies may not be strong enough to take in enough nourishment to grow and gain weight.
During this time, it's also important to watch out for signs of overstimulation from the environment like hiccuping, sneezing, crying, or arching away. Protecting your baby's time for sleep is very important during this time. Premature babies born at 35 to 36 weeks are called " late preterm infants. By the last weeks of pregnancy, most babies have turned to a head-down position. They have reached their full height, are gaining weight rapidly, have fingernails that come to the tips of their fingers, and have fully formed footprints.
Their lungs won't be completely developed for another couple of weeks, and they may not have enough fat to stay warm or enough strength to breast or bottle-feed effectively.
Continuing to protect their sleep and time in the NICU until they are ready to go home is important. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Sengupta A. Mortality and Acute Complications in Preterm Infants. Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention. Core measures for developmentally supportive care in neonatal intensive care units: Theory, precedence and practice. J Adv Nurs. Montirosso R, et al.
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