This is going to sound dumb, but with modern technology, why can’t we place a premature baby back in the womb and make some sort of drug to delay labor until the child is fully-baked?
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It’s a valid question.
One of the issues is with one organ that is formed in the mother-to-be: the placenta. The placenta is what the umbilical cord of the baby is attached to. The placenta is attached to the mother’s womb and acts as the transfer point for nutrients and wastes between the mother and baby.
The placenta is birthed along with the baby. If it’s not removed, it can get infected and threaten the mother’s health. It’s not possible to reattach the placenta to the mother’s womb so even putting the baby back means it will not get any nutrients or be able to remove wastes.
It’s better for the premature baby to be placed in an intensive care unit (ICU) so machines can monitor its health and so that doctors and nurses can easily see and deal with any issues.
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