From source # 1: Babies born as early as 25 weeks have a good chance of survival nowadays.
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The youngest age on average that doctors and nurses will try to save a preemie is 24 weeks however in some instances a 22 week old has been saved. However, because the earlier a preemie is born, the more problems they will face, this age is not always recommended to try to save a preemie.
2007-06-03 17:38:27
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answer #1
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answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7
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Outcome for the baby depends on many factors, not all obvious and including infection and maternal and fetal health.
A reasonably easy to remember guide is that the survival rate is about 40% for all babies born at 24 weeks' gestation, 50% for those born at 25 weeks, 60% for those born at 26 weeks, 70% for those born at 27 weeks, and 80% for those born at 28 weeks.
Every baby is an individual, and the parents need to realize that their baby may be different from the average. The table is designed to share with parents risk factors that need to be understood within the unique context of the child and family.
Babies born at 25 weeks and less are at high risk of death, a long, tortuous journey through life, and disability. Some babies born at 24 and 25 weeks do, however, seem to be developing normally.
I've been a neonatal nurse for 28 years. 23 weeks gestation is considered the earliest age of viability, but it usually comes with a price; such as, cerebral palsy, blindness, bleeding in the brain. There have been very few cases of a baby surviving younger that this.
2007-06-04 00:42:59
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answered by Beckers 6
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about 25 weeks if medical help is available though there have been babies born at 22 weeks and survive with medical assistance. without medical assistance about 28 - 30 weeks the baby should have very good chances of survival.
2007-06-04 01:33:25
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answered by Louise 4
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25 - 27 weeks depending on where you are and the facilities of that hospital
2007-06-04 00:41:21
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answered by Anonymous
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7 MONTHS IS THE BEST IF YOU ARENT ABLE TO CARRY TO FULL TERM, BUT BABIES HAVE SURVIVED YOUNGER THAN THAT
2007-06-04 00:38:48
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answered by whateverbabe 6
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from the 26th -27th week of pregnancy.
2007-06-04 02:10:33
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answered by Tiara 6
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