Nikolas
Created page with "Preterm infants are much more susceptible to hypoxia and obstetrical trauma, partly due to the foetal skull being less resistant to pressure, immature cerebral vasoregulation, and decreased production of lung surfactant. For these reasons, more monitoring and care is necessary to prevent injuries due to these mechanisms in preterms. == Choosing mode of delivery == As with term and post-term deliveries, it’s important to determine whether one should attempt vaginal bir..."