Premature babies may not be fully developed at birth. They may have more health problems and may need to stay in the hospital longer than babies born later. Thanks to advances in medical care, even babies born very prematurely are more likely to survive today than ever before.

Are premature babies less healthy?

Premature babies are more likely to have chronic health issues — some of which may require hospital care — than are full-term infants. Infections, asthma and feeding problems are more likely to develop or persist. Premature infants are also at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Is it true that premature babies are intelligent?

28 Sep New study says that premature babies are smarter

Adolescents and adults who were born very prematurely may have “older” brains than those who were born full term, a new study reveals.