[Discharge and follow-up of a premature infant]

Premature infants have somatic vulnerabilities that warrant specific monitoring and preventive measures in the first few months after leaving the neonatal unit. Their sensory and developmental vulnerabilities require also regular monitoring, at least until they reach the age of basic school learning. For very premature infants, coordinated monitoring is generally organized within a network for monitoring vulnerable children. Children with moderate prematurity also require special attention. Follow-up care for premature infants includes specific support for parents, who are often affected by the perinatal experience. They are the primary caregivers and developers of their children.