Premature babies and small for gestational age (SGA) babies are more prone to the ailments that can affect all newborn infants because many of their physiological systems are not yet fully developed. Many of these problems are neither life-threatening nor have long-term sequelae. However, some of them can also develop into a severe condition if not treated effectively and promptly.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/problems-in-small-babies