Illustration of the anatomy of a premature baby. The various organs likely to be affected by complications at birth are shown as transparent: the brain, respiratory tract (pharynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs) and the digestive organs (liver, stomach, pancreas, intestines). These organs can be affected by the following complications: -deficient immune system, vulnerability to infection -side-effects, cerebral lesions, intracerebral haemorrage -imperfect swallowing, deficient digestive system, immature digestion -breathing complications and difficulty breathing, risk of apnea -hypoglycemia -hyothermia
