Prematurity

Each year, across the globe, 15 million children are born premature, in other words their gestation finishes before week 37. Of these, many survive without consequences, others have problems that can vary in severity, and some die. Research into this field is always advancing, both in terms of scientific knowledge and technological developments, and there is increasing emphasis placed on the influence the environment has on these patients. It is well known that the family plays a fundamental role in the care and development of the premature neonate. For this reason, the team is multidisciplinary and comprises the family in addition to healthcare personnel, with care being focused on development.