At 34 weeks, is baby mature enough to be born?

Answer 1

sure

Answer 2

It depends on the baby. They want the baby to be at least 37 weeks before it's "okay" for it to be born. You're only 3 weeks out of that. I believe the main fear is that the lungs won't be developed enough. Usually, I believe DRs will give you steroid shots that will help the baby's lungs develop quickly. (If they know that you're going to deliver prematurely.) Although, I've read in some places that the lungs should be okay by 34 weeks. In general, I've heard that the amount of weeks that a baby is born early, is the same amount of time they'll spend in the hospital.

Your baby should be fine--espeically with all of the medical advances that we have today.

Answer 3

A baby born at 34 weeks has an 85% chance of survival without issues, each week that goes by it goes up 5% more.. I was in the hospital at 30 weeks and the NICU doctor said that the baby would be kep in NICU until 35 weeks. They would want the baby to befeeding without a tube, breathe without help and be able to go home without any monitors. My peri wanted me to reach 34 weeks at least, the NICU doc at least 35 and my hubby and I want to get closer to 37 weeks.

37 weeks is considered full term, so of course it would be best to get as close to or more than that.

Answer 4

Babies are generally considered to be viable outside the womb at 27 weeks. At 34 weeks, your baby could be born and be perfectly healthy. It just might need some help breathing the first few days/weeks.

Answer 5

Babies can defilnately be okay at 34 weeks. But usually 36 is best. The lungs usually aren't 100% mature until 36 weeks, especially for males.

Answer 6

Although it is not ideal, babies born after 34 weeks do fine. Read about it on the sites listed below. And talk to your pediatrician.

Please don't get all neurotic listening to the arm chair docs who say awful things about what can happen. Their knowledge may have been accurate, back when we painted on the walls of caves.

Answer 7

Yes and No. Don't consider early cecarian or anything... if its within your power, 37 weeks is "full term" and those extra weeks afterward only help the baby put on more fat for warmth !
If you're worried about a preemie, the closer they are to 37 weeks, the better their chances. At 34 weeks, the baby isn't going to be missing any vital organs or fingers or anything - he or she will probably just be a bit small.

Answer 8

My daughter in law almost had her baby at 34 weeks, and the doctors were saying they wished she was at least one week further along, as babies at 35 weeks are 37% more likely to have no problems than those born at 34 weeks. She had her daughter at 36 weeks, and she was 6 lbs 10 ounces and very very healthy. Best of luck to you.

Answer 9

My baby was 6 weeks early. My doc gave me steriod shots so her lungs would develope. They had to take her ASAP because I had pre eclampsia, but she only weighed 4lbs and 4oz, but she was perfectly fine.Came out screaming. Good Luck!!!

Answer 10

no it will be kept in the nicu til its due date. it could have alot of health problems with breathing and brain bleeds ask your obgyn