Your Preemie's Development
26 - 28 Weeks

  • Unable to maintain temperature without heat source.
  • 30-60 breaths per minute if able.
  • Will require respiratory support to maintain respirations.
  • Heart rate 120-160 beats per minute depending on activity
  • Mostly twitchy, jerky movements and startles easily.
  • Low muscle tone.
  • Arms and legs extended most of time but do get pulled in sometimes briefly.
  • May seem briefly "alert" at times.
  • Has limited ability to tighten eyelids to protect from light.
  • Eyes open occasionally but do not focus much.
  • Poorly controlled eye movements.
  • Still may become disorganized by visual stimulation.
  • At about 28 weeks infant may begin to tolerate soft sounds.
  • Still may become disorganized to sounds.
  • Skin still fragile and sensitive
  • Still may become disorganized to touch

 

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