Has anyone had a baby before 36-40 weeks? I am concerned I am going to have baby early.?

Question

What are the chance a baby will survive if born between 32 and 36 weeks?

Answer 1

My daughter was born at 32 weeks ten years ago, and she is doing GREAT. She is healthy and you can't tell she was born early. I will pray that your baby will be healthy. Your baby is going to be fine. Remember every pregnancy is different, but your baby will be okay. My daughter had sleep apnea, that is where she would forget to breath while she was sleeping, but she out grew that with no alarms in the first month of life. She also, had a hard time keeping food down, but that changed quickly after bringing her home. Best of luck with your baby! And May God Bless you all!!

Answer 2

The chances for a baby to survive between 32 and 36 weeks are very good. My first baby was born at 31 weeks after going into labor at 28 and 29 weeks. He was in the NICU for a month with some problems but now he's a healthy six and a half year old. Because he was born at 31 weeks, my doctor said I'm considered high risk with this pregnancy and the goal is to get to 32 weeks, because the outcome would be very good. I had to go on bedrest with my son and will have to do it again with this pregnancy. I was only allowed to go from the bed to the couch and bathroom, so activity was really restricted. If you're concerned about delivering early, talk to your doctor about bedrest. It's boring and a pain, but definately worth it. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Don't worry my sister was a full month early and she didn't even go into an incubator (that was in 1980) and shes fine and never had any health problems my mom also smoked for the whole pregnancy. I also have an adorable set of twin (boy) cousins they turn 4 this month they were born in January but due in March.my daughter is 6 months older and you cant tell the differeence they all are about the same developmentally (my daughter has been in school longer so she does a bit more but they talk more) I wouldn't worry the twins were in incubators etc but they had a rough time into the world all is good now. Babies have lived at 24 weeks. Medicine has come so far I wouldn't worry. It is important for you to realize your child will be a bit behind what the expectations are premmie babies should be measured from expected date not birth age there is a difference if you don't do this you will think your child is slow doing everything. Congratulations with your new little bundle!

Answer 4

A baby born between 32 and 36 weeks has an excellent chance of survival. My adopted son was born at 29 weeks and was able to come from hospital with us at 6 weeks old and weighing 5lbs 4 oz. He has always been a little on the smaller size and reached all his infant milestones at his 'adjusted age'. Preemies are adjusted in their age to back them up to where they should have been had they been born full-term. He is now a very happy, healthy and thriving boy.

Answer 5

I have 4 beautiful children and 1 was born at 34 weeks. He had to spend a little time in the hospital, but not as long as they thought. That was 9 years ago and now he is the biggest of all 4 kids and the healthiest. He also gets straight A's in school. Now there are so much they can do for premature babies. Don't worry about it, it will only make things worse and the chances of early birth greater. Enjoy the rest of the free time you have. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Chances are good with today's technology that everything will be fine! Most twins are considered full term at 36 weeks and there are a lot of twins walking around! The best thing you can do for yourself and your baby is to keep yourself calm and relaxed. Talk to your doctor about your concerns and ask him/her about survival rates of a baby less than 36 weeks...

Answer 7

My first baby stopped growing at 34 weeks but stayed inutero for another 3 weeks before he was born - he was the size of a 34 weeker when born at a 4lb 5oz and was a very sick baby. Same pregnancy, my waters broke at 28 weeks (little bugger still wasn't ready to make an appearance!) and the neonatologists I spoke to at the time told me that if we could hang on until at least 30 weeks that the odds were very good for survival. Today, that pregnancy is a 9 year old, healthy, happy little boy. I guess the outcome of having a premature birth depends on many things, such as the size of the baby, the maturity of its lungs and what caused the preterm labour in the first place. Good news is medical technology is amazing and your medical team will do everything it can to make sure you baby and yourself are fine. Good luck with everything.

Answer 8

Babies have been known to survive as early as the 24th week of development. Obviously the longer they stay in the womb, the more fully developed their brains and lungs are. It is the lungs that doctors worry the most about. I had my son at 38 weeks and he was over 8 lbs. He was perfectly healthy. It is considered normal to deliver between 38-42 weeks of pregnancy.

People who have twins generally have their babies before that so it is not at all uncommon for babies to thrive being born a little early...

Answer 9

I had 2 of my 3 sons the day I turned 36 weeks. Both were fine, big strong, healthy boys. (6lb 12oz and 7lb 4oz!!!) My first son had steroids before he was born to develop his lungs, my other son didn't and had a little trouble breathing, but otherwise perfectly healthy. I wouldn't be too concerned about delivering in the time frame you mentioned. It's amazing how well babies do who are born early these days, with all the technology and equipment they have premmies have a great chance at a healthy, normal life. Good luck with your little one!!!!

Answer 10

There's an AWESOME chance of survival! It's not too soon! My doctor told me that if my son had been born at 36 weeks, they didn't even really consider him pre-mature. Definitely don't be concerned about delivering the baby around that time. It's very normal to worry, but there's no reason to. You'll be fine, and if you're really worried about it, talk to you doctor for some reassurance. Good luck and congrats!!