Brain Development in Premature Babies

Brain growth in preterm infants are usually not perfect. The factors that cause the premature infants, it is likely to also inhibit the growth of the brain either during pregnancy or after birth.
Redistribution of fetal blood flow, signs of placental insufficiency can cause a smaller brain volume in preterm infants. In this condition, the fetus directs most of the blood flow to his brain.

Level of premature affect risk of brain injury.

The experts argue that placental inflammation may result in brain injury in premature infants. About 45% of premature infants was experiencing inflammation of the placenta. 
However, inflammation of placenta is not the only major cause of brain injury or impaired brain growth in infants. Premature level greatly affects the level of actual risk of brain injury.

Well, for parents who have premature babies, it is always wise to systematically monitor the progress of their babies. It is hoped that appropriate treatment can be done to protect the baby's brain growth.