Acupuncture and Premature Baby

Premature baby is a baby that birth before normal birth time. Usually premature baby birth fewer than 37 weeks. These premature baby is also known as preemies or premmies. Premature baby has a high death rate. This chance of survival even lower if baby birth much more premature. [note]Preterm birth - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preterm_birth[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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Symptoms or indication of premature birth are : - Uterus contractions that get more often and often. - Leakage from the vagina - Greater risk of getting cerebral palsy disorder. - Delay development - Hearing problems - Sight problems [note]Premature birth Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premature-birth/basics/symptoms/con-20020050[/note]  

CAUSES

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Premature birth’s cause is usually not known exactly. Risk factors of getting premature birth are diabetes, high blood pressure, having more than 1 offspring, obesity, underweight, vaginal infections, tobacco smoking, and psychological stress. [note]Premature Infant: Causes, Complications, and More - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/premature-infant#Complications3[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : Yuji, Feishu, Dazhui, Dingchuan, Lieque Fengmen, Tanzhong, Neiguan, allergic point. Acupuncture Treatment For Premature Baby Acupuncture treatment is considered to be a good treatment for treating premature baby. However, as acupuncture use needle as the tool for treatment, the treatment must be performed very carefully and must be performed by an expert acupuncturist. The aim of the treatment for premature baby is to promote the blood and qi circulation. In this way, the premature baby will receive great benefit, hence his or her chance of life will increase significantly. To get more effective result, treatment can be combined with treatment such as massage treatment. [note]Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment option for threatened ... - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3342918/[/note]  

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