Characteristics

Premature infants^a N = 37

Sex

Male

Female

16 (43.2%)

21 (56.8%)

Term pregnancy

<28 WA

< 33 WA

<37 WA

1 (2.7%).

19 (51.3%)

17 (45.9%)

Weight (grams)

<1500

1500 to 2500

>2500

8 (21.6%)

12 (32.4%)

14 (37.8%)

Apgar score at birth

<7

>7

6 (16.2%)

31 (83.8%)

Birth form

Premature infants referred

Premature infants hospitalized in pediatrics

Premature malformed

Neonatal mortality

Healthy premature given to the mother at birth

5 (13.5%)

14 (37.8%)

3 (6.1%)

6 (16.2%)

21 (56.7%)