cases of Mothers delivering babies prematurely are increasing rapidly in Turkish, as a result in a rise in neonatal death.
Incidentally of International Prematurity Day, which is celebrated annually on November 17 about world To raise community awareness about issueAnd the event It was organized by the department of Child Health in Trakya University Faculty of medicine. Speaking at an event, Dr. Betul Akunaş said: “In Turkey, 15 out of Every 100 babies are born prematurely rate It is increasing and has reached 15% from 11%. Our goal is ensure These children have a healthy life. I congratulate the health workers who put a lot of effort in the process.
A premature baby births made up 12% of Turkey with 1.79 million births in 2021. According to WHO statistics, each of them is born prematurely 15 million babies yearAnd the more from 1 million of they die Before Transformation 1. Risks to health of The baby a plus with Premature birth.
premature birth rates range From 5% to 18%, according to the World Health Organization. Babies born before 28 weeks are in The highest risk group, followed by those born between 28-31 weeks and those born between 32-26 weeks. The global Turkish trends for Premature birth rates are similar.
In particular, compared to children delivered in termpremature babies more Vulnerable to learning and behavioral abnormalities, cerebral palsy, cognitive deficits, infections and chronic diseases. This is because they are not fully mature yet in terms of their organs and tissues.
high-risk Pregnancies significantly contribute to preterm birth births. The risk of The birth of a premature baby also increased by factors like Early pregnancy, repeated pregnancies, malnutrition, inadequate prenatal care and pregnancy more From one baby.
Birth rate for Two twins times The largest at 35 weeks, three times higher At 33 weeks and four times higher At week 29. Turkey has rate of 2.3% for multiple births.
There are some important things for expectant mothers should pay attention to; Prenatal care, especially close monitoring of Pregnancy can and necessary emergency interventions play Basic role in Prevent premature birth.
In addition, the Ministry of Health provides services for expectant mothers incl follow- tetanus vaccines, various Dietary supplementation, nutritional counseling, pregnancy screening and treatment, blood pressure monitoring, and breastfeeding education in family Clinics.
pregnant women with chronic diseases should Not skip their routine checkups and those with Cervical insufficiency should to be treated in According with Their obstetricians’ recommendations. that it also Recommended that those who have previously experienced premature labour should Contact a health facility such as: soon as a planning pregnancy begins.
Premature birth should not be seen as a disease because these newborns can live lead a healthy and productive life and proceed with a normal developmental process, although they may have trouble self-activating this ability.
