Pramie Baby. Those final weeks in the womb are crucial for healthy weight. At 2 months 4 weeks your baby can lift his or her head with support.
They tend to be on track with full-term babies in their growth and development by age 3 or so. Their skin is also very thin and delicate. A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.
Premature babies may take longer to reach milestones than babies who are born on time.
A premature baby is less able to shiver and to maintain homeostasis. Birth is considered premature or preterm when it occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. They weigh just over a pound and measure about 8 inches long from their head to their bottoms. Ninety eight per cent of babies born at 30 weeks gestation will survive.