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.
When possible, bring all filler and base metals into the welding area 24 hours prior to welding to allow them to reach room temperature (minimizing condensation). Keep filler metals covered at all times prior to welding. This would include a sealed case for TIG rods and a spool cover for MIG wire.