19
Jan
The number of pre-term babies is on the rise lately, much more than in the past. Statistics from WHO reveal that an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm. Clearing the air around premature births, Dr. Sumita Saha, Consultant Paediatrician and NICU in-charge at Fortis Hospital Anandapur explains, “A baby is called as premature if he/she is born before 37 weeks of gestation period as against a normal term of 40 weeks. However, those born between 32-37 weeks generally do not need much support. Those born below 32 weeks are the ones who need a good amount of intensive care…
