can babies survive at 27 weeks?

Question

today i went for a ultrasound and they told me that I was having preterm labor. the contractions were so small that I wouldn't have noticed them. They told me she weighs 2 pounds.
I am still carrying her. the doctor gave me magnesuim and steroids so that if she was to come early that the double shots of steroids would help her lungs. Will she be ok? I am on strict bed rest

Answer 1

listen to your doctor and dont listen to anyone with stupid horror stories on here the stress can start labor.... babies can DEFINATELY survive at 27 weeks. my cousin and his wife had TWINS at 28 weeks and they are 3 years old now and very healthy... so just listen to your doctor and trust them... good luck adn God bless

Answer 2

Yes, babies can and do survive at 27 weeks. They are small, and need 'preemie' care, but they are fully formed by then. Listen to what your doctor says, and don't waste energy or add adrenaline to the situation by fussing and fretting. You are getting good advice and good care, so just relax and with a little help, your daughter will do just fine.
Just because you went into preterm labor doesn't mean she will be born right now. That sometimes happens, then the system settles down and the baby remains in utero for several more weeks. No one knows exactly why it happens, but stay on bed rest -- and absolutely ignore all the Christmas stuff this year. You're working on something far more important right now.
Bless you.

Answer 3

Yes. Babies can survive at 27 weeks. My sister in law went through a similar situation and was on strict bed rest at 3 months pregnant. She had contractions throughout her pregnancy and had to take the magnesium and steroids as a precaution and actually she delivered a healty full term baby at full term at 6 lbs. I have also heard similar stories of successfully births with preterm labor, so hang in there and you will be okay.

Answer 4

Yes, your baby may not only live, but it may even thrive. The longer you carry the baby, the better. The biggest concern is development of the lungs and you should not expect them to be fully mature. Lungs are the last organ to form. Your baby may need to be incubated and there could be other problems. But you must take extra care of yourself for your baby's sake. 27 weeks is almost 7 months -- definitely premature; but with today's technology your baby has a much greater chance that it would have 20 years ago.

You may be discharged without your baby but keep faith and visit often. When that baby reaches 5 pounds and the lungs are functioning without help, you will be walking through your front door and begin the bottle and diaper routine.

My advice is to follow your doctors orders STRICTLY and try not to worry too much. The more you worry, the more you will stress. Avoid walking except to go to the bathroom; the more you walk, the more likely you will go into full labor.

Answer 5

Survive...possibly...but I'm going to tell you from experience....that little one needs every day he/she can get right where they're at.
w/ my daughter I went through what you have and she was born at about 25 wks....they had a coroner's report on her chart instead of an app. for her birth cert.....she made it, but had a major lung problems (even w/ steroids), there are signs of brain damage, and it was 2 YEARS before she was discharged from the hospital....all in all though, she's grown now and incredibly healthy.
our son was born @ 30wks and didn't fair so well....he is multi-handicapped and will always have to be looked after. w/ him, I had the mag.sulfate, the steroids, mcdonald suture, and the ritadrine drip (84 days)....
So you see, every baby is going to be different.
Do whatever your doctor suggests....if he/she says - bed rest - stay in bed....no cheating if your diet gets restricted....relax....find some relaxation (check the internet) mp3, or tapes, and a pair of headphones....it helps.

Answer 6

You are in exactly the same predicament I am. I started at 24 weeks though... doc told me babies are considered viable (capable of life) after about 24 weeks. He also said if I could make to about 30 weeks, there was a very good chance the baby would lead a very normal life and be healthy. I got the steroid shots too, they help her little lungs develop in case she is early.. lungs are one of the last things to develop. I am 29 and a half weeks now... every day our daughters stay in there, the better. Stay on bed rest! It sucks a**, but it is the best thing for your baby. I live on the computer and taught myself to crochet.... that is how I pass time. Good luck and be positve!

Answer 7

Oh sweetie, I hope everything is ok!

Babies can DEFINITELY survive at 27 weeks (and earlier!). Though it's a very rough road ahead of them.

I had my daughter at 27 weeks, via emergency c-section, due to me developing severe preeclampsia. She weighed 1 lb. 14 oz. and was 13 1/2 inches at birth. She was in the hospital (the NICU) for exactly 4 months.
She's now 10 months old and doing amazingly well. It was a very long and rough road, but it's SO worth it. I feel blessed and much stronger than I ever was before.

I was also on magnesium, and they also gave me steroids. Listen to what the docs are telling you and stay on strict bedrest for as long as they say!

I hope everything will be ok for you and your baby...I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers/meditations.

Answer 8

Yes the baby could survive I saw in a book were a baby survived and the mother had it at like 4 and something months. I would calm down the more stress you have the bigger the chance you will have the baby now. The chances are you wont have it right now you will probably have it early but not so early that the baby wont make it.... I wish you the best of luck my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Answer 9

She has a good chance but you need to STAY IN BED. Get plenty of bed rest even if you get bored. Just stay down and relax. If you can make it at least 3 more weeks it would be excellent. I also had contractions throughout my whole pregnancy starting at about 14 weeks my doctor didn't tell me it was preterm labor though he said it was just braxton hicks. Anyways just make sure you get plenty of rest and do not do much of anything ok. Good luck

Answer 10

I had the exact same thing at the exact same time in my first pregnancy. I now have a 2 yr old boy. If she comes now she can survive with intensive care, however, the magnesium and steroids worked with Lucas. I had him at 37 weeks. I got really fat because of the steroids but it was worth all of the boredom of bedrest. Catch up on your soap operas and stay off your feet. Good luck. I will pray that everything works out for you and your baby.

Answer 11

the current age of viability is 24, ( age at which a fetus can survive outside the womb, usally with expert medical care) some doctors even consider a baby salvageable at 22 weeks. either way, your baby will have a greater chance of surviving the longer it remains in your body. however, when prolonged labor isn't possible, be sure to get the best medical care. there isn't a reason in the world why you child wouldn't make it. beware though, with every preemie, you in for a long bumpy road.