Just wondering. this is my second pregnancy and for some unexplainable reason i am so scared of the baby being born early. my son was actually 1 week overdue so there is no medical reason for this baby to come early, i am just so paraniod about this one , way more paraniod than i was about the first pregnancy.
2007-01-22 05:22:54 · 8 answers · asked by Mz. Tanning Bed Junkie! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
has anyone else been really scared about this sort of thind before the baby was born?
2007-01-22 05:34:10 · update #1
I work in a neonatal ICU. Survival (about 25% chance) can occur at 23 and a half weeks, but there is 100% chance of morbitity (some form of long term medical problem.) Some hospitals will not even try on a baby that is less than 24 weeks gestation. At about 26 survival increases to 50-75%. I remember being scared to death when I was pregnant with my son. I was surrounded by premature babies. I know how scary and overwhelming the thought of a premature baby can be. If you have anymore questions please feel free to email me. As easy as it is for me to say, try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. If you do deliver early, you don't want you presicous few months of pregnancy to be filled with worry. So take a deep breath, put your hand on your belly and tell the baby to stay put until they are ready to come out! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy! Congrats.
2007-01-22 06:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by rn4sicbabies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in neonatal healthcare. The earliest I have seen a child be born and survive is at 23+3 weeks gestation. The vast majority of the babies born that gestation do not survive. The few that do always have profound and permanent medical problems, and undergo months of painful and intensive treatment just to get them that far.
The majority of babies born I've seen prematurely are born between 33 to 37 weeks (38 - 42 weeks is considered term). The majority (some 60-90%) of these survive and although many of the 33-36 weekers need some level hospital care, it is normally less intensive than for the 24 weekers, and in the case of the 35-37 weekers may not be needed at all if the baby is a good weight and sufficiently well.
The chances are that if your baby is born a little early, s/he will be perfectly fine. The chances of having a very premature labour are comparatively small with current medical and ante-natal care.
2007-01-22 05:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Cardinal Fang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to statistics on premature babies in the late 1990's, babies born at 22 weeks or less have little chance of survival. However, babies between 23-24 weeks have an increased survival rate by 3-4% per day and 20-30% between 24-26 weeks. Survival for premature babies after 26 weeks is as high as 60-90%. It all depends on the baby's condition at the time of delivery and how well the baby improves with the medical care provided.
2007-01-22 05:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by soccerwifeandmommy2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of babies being born as early as 21 weeks and surviving...but with severe medical issues. This is rare...I think once you are around 33 weeks or more the rate increases tremendously without as many risks of problems...but remember, there is always risks involved when talking about prematurity...
2007-01-22 05:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by fiestagrill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
24 weeks. how ever it is not a 100 for sure the baby will survive as this is early. but before this time the fetus does not make it.
2007-01-22 05:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I may be wrong - 30 weeks? I have a son at home, I have some kind of clue...but HEY, why are we trying to live outside before its time?
2007-01-22 05:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will try to save its life if it is 24 weeks or later. Good luck
2007-01-22 05:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
28 weeks and up but no need to worry just relax
2007-01-22 05:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by MS DAHL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋