The Emily Center

 

Prematurity

 

Some babies are born before they are fully developed, and ready for the world.

 

Topics in prematurity include:

  • car seats for premature babies
  • growth and development of premature infants
  • infant massage
  • low birth weight
  • overstimulation
  • respiratory distress syndrome or RDS in preemies
  • visual motor function and prematurity




 
Visit these websites for more information:

Prematurity Facts - March of Dimes

Research on Preterm Labor and Premature Birth - National Institute of Child Health & Human Development