RDS is a breathing problem that preterm babies can develop. It occurs because of a lack of surfactant in the lungs. The baby appears to breathe quickly (tachypnoea) and the chest appears to be sucked in when the baby breathes. Oxygen is often needed and the baby may need help with breathing (using ventilation and CPAP). RDS is sometimes known as 'hyaline membrane disease'.

This is to revive from death or unconsciousness by providing first aid procedures.

Damage to the retina area of the eye that is sensitive to light. It is usually linked to the amount of oxygen in the blood reaching the retina and is prevalent in the most premature babies (less than 28 weeks). These babies are routinely checked for retinopathy of prematurity.

This virus causes cold-like symptoms and affects a large proportion of all babies.?RSV can cause breathing difficulties if the lungs are affected. If your baby was born prematurely, is prone to getting lung infections or was born with a congenital heart problem, he or she could be at greater risk of being made more seriously ill if infected with RSV. Very high risk babies might be given injections?as a?preventative measure.