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Why do premature babies have apnea?

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Why do premature babies have apnea?

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Premature babies have immature respiratory centers in the brain. Preemies normally have bursts of big breaths followed by periods of shallow breathing or pauses. Apnea is most common when the baby is sleeping.

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