PREMATURE BABIES• PREMATURE = born before 37 weeks or full term (40

weeks) but weighing less than 2.5kg

• INCUBATORS act as an artificial uterus and supply the baby with:

• Oxygen to assist breathing – their lungs may be under-developed

• Feeding tubes as the baby may not have the sucking reflex

• Constant Temperature control – they cannot maintain their own body temperature

• KANGAROO CARE (holding the baby next to the mothers/fathers skin for short periods) is advisable as it helps with BONDING and has been shown to help regulate the babies breathing

CONTRACEPTION METHODS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

• Intrauterine device (IUD) • Diaphragm (Cap)

• Combined pill • Progestogen-only pill

CONTRACEPTION METHODS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

• Male condom

• Implants • Injections

•Female condom (Femidom)