Apnea of Prematurity
What Is Apnea of Prematurity? Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is when a premature (or preterm) baby: pauses breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds or pauses breathing for less than 15 seconds, but has a slow heart rate or low oxygen level After they’re born, babies must breathe continuously to get oxygen. In a premature …
