2007-01-08 05:54:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Babies are considered full-term at 36 weeks so then the best chance of a preemie doing well would be at 35 weeks 6days. My eldest was born at 34 weeks and was perfectly fine, my neighbors son was born at 35 weeks and still has issues. Each baby is different, each pregnancy is different and the numbers are just a guess. Ultimately every day until term is one day stronger and one day healthier. I believe that most babies born at 34-35 weeks show no lasting effects but again, how would we know...a kid who really sucks at babseball may have been good at it had he been born two weeks later.
2007-01-08 06:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking through the book "Mayo Clinic's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy", they discuss premies and the stages of development of the baby. "What to Expect When You're Expecting" might also have info, I haven't read it yet, I don't have children. However, my cousin was born at 28 1/2 weeks. He spent many weeks in the hospital after he was born to make sure his lungs were developed to the point they could function without support. The doctors told his parents that he'd never walk normally but today (he's 11) he's a perfectly healthy boy who LOVES to play baseball. He wore some braces on his legs for a few years when he was learning to walk, but since then, he's been very active. Best of luck!
2007-01-08 05:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 32 weeks, most babies will survive, but at least 36 to 38 weeks is the best for the baby. If you are having a boy, 36-37 is optimal since thier lungs need time to develop. Girls usually develop a little quicker. Good luck!
2007-01-08 05:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Autumn_Anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
37 weeks to be perfectly fine as far as not having the premature problems that babys have from being born to early.even if a baby thats born prematurely seems fine at birth they can still suffer from tons of problems for years to come.
2007-01-08 06:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
week 24 is the first milestone, then every week after that the chances of survival go up. Week 34 is another mile stone followed by week 36 and then 37 you're considered full term.
I've had 2 babys at 37 weeks and they were both healthy normal babies.
2007-01-08 05:59:08 · answer #5 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every baby is different and develops at different rates. My 3rd son was born at 34 weeks and was 5 lbs and 2 oz and his lungs were fully developed and he had not one single problem. We both went home together 2 days later. I read that every weeks after the 26th week the chances get better. Some babies have made it at 21 weeks .
2007-01-08 06:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally know a little girl that was born when her mother was just 6 months pregnant. she had to stay in the hospital for a while and it was very sad during her first weeks of life. she is 4 years old now and she is doing great. It all depends on how much is developed on the baby at the time of its arrival.
2007-01-08 06:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Tee Tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors typically won't let women deliver before 34 weeks. After that, babies can be put on ventilators an machines to help up their chances of survival, but there is never 100% chance that they will be "perfectly" fine.
2007-01-08 05:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by kndpixie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was 2-1/2 months early and I'm perfectly healthy. I worked with a guy who's daughter was born about 4 months early, and she was very small but she is fine now.
2007-01-08 06:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by Lotus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the babycenter site, I think they said at 28 weeks the baby had a good chance of survival but would need extensive medical care.
2007-01-08 05:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Sodas♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋