went to YAHOO groups was looking for help for parents of special needs children with ADHD that were premies of 22 week gestation, but i came across a site speaking of micr-premies. What exactly is a micro-premie? Would my son who was 22 weeks gestation and birth weight of 1lb 6.2oz qualify?
2007-12-10 06:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by gigglesdarbar 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
"To an NICU medical professional, a micro-preemie is defined as a baby that is under 1 ¾ pounds (between 700-800 grams) and is generally born before 26 weeks gestation, but most people prefer to loosen this term up to include any baby under 3 pounds (1500 grams) or under 29 weeks gestation." Earlier this year, the world's youngest baby was delivered in Miami at 21 weeks 6 days gestation. She weighed 10 ounces. Perhaps we read about your son in the newspaper or saw him on the news as a baby surviving after being born at just 22 weeks gestation is a true miracle. He was a good size for 22 weeks, so that was a plus I am sure. Here is a site I came across for moms of micro-preemies http://www.cafemom.com/group/3685?utm_source=YahooSSP&utm_medium=sem&utm_content={creative}&utm_campaign=yahpdsea&utm_term=micro+preemie+mommies&sendroicid=96bb4c75-a43c-485f-b68e-7dbdc2540d19&sendroikwd=micro+preemie+mommies
2007-12-10 07:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, micro-premie, read above...
For ADHD check out PAVE site and CHADD groups which should be in virtually any area...
2007-12-10 15:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by Avodah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. he would! :) a micro-preemie is any baby born under 3 lbs. (living).
and wow. its amazing that he is okay!
2007-12-10 14:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by Libby B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋