Rohtak. Air pollution in Haryana is now affecting pregnant women and newborn babies as well. The number of premature deliveries has started increasing. This claim has been made by Dr. Pushpa Dahiya, Chairman of the Gynecology Department of PGI Rohtak. He told that 13,500 were delivered here in a year. Of these, 18 percent i.e. 2430 children were premature. The main reason for this is pollution because the poison dissolved in the air is entering the body through breath. It mixes with the blood and reaches the fetus. Due to poor air quality, the problems of cough, cold and asthma have increased. This situation is harmful for the pregnant woman. Excessive cough also affects the pregnancy. All these reasons cause the child to be born prematurely. Apart from this, there is a possibility of premature birth of a child in case of high blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, dengue etc.
According to Dr. Dahiya, a child born before 36 weeks is called premature. Many babies are born before 28 weeks, between 28 to 32 weeks and before 37 weeks. Of these, only children born between 34 and 36 weeks do not have to face much problems. The earlier the baby is born, the greater the risk.
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Dr. Dahiya said that premature delivery can be reduced by regular checkups and taking medicines as per doctor’s advice. Premature delivery can be avoided if women suffering from anemia are aware. Nutritional deficiency can be compensated by consuming green vegetables, milk, lassi.
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Premature born babies are not able to tolerate the outside temperature. They have a higher risk of hypothermia, hyperglycemia, jaundice and infection. These require more care. Due to being weak, their retina i.e. the power of vision may also decrease. There is a possibility of infection occurring quickly. Lack of attention in childhood can reduce IQ.