Abstract

Introduction. Preterm infants are at a greater risk for developmental disorders than their term peers. The most cases, it is not possible to determine the specific cause of the cerebral motor disorders. Review of literature indicate that they have no only one cause. Instead, it usually occurs due to a sequence of events or circumstances, so- called risk factor. The risks factors can happen during pregnancy and delivery, so they are usually are divided into following categories: 1) prenatal, 2) natal and 3) postnatal risk factors.
The aim of this study is to recognize the relationship between prematurity and the presence of other risk factors for the development of CMD, related to the course of pregnancy, the course of delivery and the condition of the child after birth.
Participants & Methods. Thirty premature infants from 3 to 5 months, who were qualified to SYNAGIS program included to the study. The present study collected data of burdens and clinical symptoms associated with preterm birth, i.e. the gestational age, birth weight, Apgar score, maternal age, as well as the presence of prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors of motor disorders in preterm infant.
Results & conclusion. The obtained results confirmed that preterm babies are at a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders. The obtained results additionally indicated a large share of postnatal factors related to the immaturity of the respiratory system, which is a directly result from preterm labor.

Key words:

prematurity, preterm infant, risk factors, developmental motor disorders