In the long term, premature birth may lead to these complications: 1  Cerebral palsy. 2  Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that can be caused by infection, inadequate blood flow or injury to a preemie's developing brain either during pregnancy or while the baby is still young and immature.
Before you even think about welding, make sure you have the right gear, including fire resistant jacket, safety glasses, welding gloves and an approved welding helmet. Helmets have come a long way in recent years.
Welding skills may be gained by attending formal courses or through on-the-job training. These skills can be applied to automobile manufacturing, ship building, construction and the creative arts. A strong technical education in the various forms of welding will expand a welder's career possibilities.