Family Pets and Premature Babies
Parents of preemies often wonder whether having pets can affect their babies as they grow. Premature babies are at risk for a number of respiratory problems, including asthma, wheezing, and trouble breathing. The babies at greatest risk are those who were born very early or who were diagnosed with chronic lung disease (also called bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD), but even moderately premature babies can have respiratory problems as they grow.1
Original Article Source Credits: Very Well Family , https://www.verywellfamily.com/
Article Written By: Cheryl Bird
Original Article Posted on : October 02, 2019
Link to Original Article: https://www.verywellfamily.com/pets-and-premature-babies-2748559