How to Reduce Preemie Risk

According to a recent "Time Magazine" article, 13 million babies are born prematurely each year. And even though modern medicine has made great advancements in preemie care, it still has a long way to go. Are you afraid this will happen to you? Despite these statistics, there are still things that you can do to help prevent your baby from being born prematurely. Here are some ways to reduce the risk.

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Instructions

1. Visit the doctor regularly. The right medical care can help prevent premature births in some cases. Conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes could increase your risk of having a premature birth; however, if these conditions are monitored it will lower your risk significantly.

2. Make sure you eat right. Pregnant women have special nutritional needs. The proper nutrients are needed to help keep your body healthy during pregnancy and will feed the growing baby. Ignoring this could put you at risk.

3. Are you having twins? This automatically puts you at risk for delivering prematurely. Make sure you visit your doctor regularly so he or she can monitor you.

4. Don't drink or smoke. Alcohol and tobacco puts you at risk for a premature delivery. If you have a hard time not drinking or smoking, consider getting outside help.

5. Understand that if you are under 16 or over 35 your risk of delivering a preemie increases. Also, if you would like to have more than one child, give your body at least two years to recover from the pregnancy before you have another child. Those who wait at least two years have a lower risk of delivering a preterm baby.

6. Follow your doctor's instructions. If your doctor tells you to avoid certain things such as specific exercises, foods and medications, you should definitely listen. These recommendations are in place for a reason--to prevent premature births and other conditions that can harm your unborn baby.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you see your doctor regularly.
• If you feel you are at risk, address your concerns with your doctor.

Resources

• Time Report: 13 Million Preemies Born Each Year

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