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)
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