A delivery of baby before 37 weeks is considered premature. Due to an immature respiratory system, a baby may have trouble breathing. Before the baby is born, the lungs are filled with a liquid that helps them to develop and grow, however during birth, this fluid is absorbed so that they can take in the surrounding air (Breathing support for premature babies n.d.). Premature infants are at high risk for developing breathing problems because their lungs are not mature enough to make this adjustment.
Preterm babies who are surfactant deficiency, may develop respiratory distress syndrome (Premature Birth, 2014). This is because the lungs cannot expand and contract normally. Babies do not usually begin producing surfactant until about the 30th
Preterm babies who are surfactant deficiency, may develop respiratory distress syndrome (Premature Birth, 2014). This is because the lungs cannot expand and contract normally. Babies do not usually begin producing surfactant until about the 30th