What is the survival rate of a baby born at 23 1/2 to 24 weeks of the gestational period?
U1S2K3O4 asked:
One of my best friends just had a baby this morning at 23 1/2 weeks. The baby weighed a little over one pound. She’s at a good hospital for premature births and the doctors say that she is getting good oxygen and her heart rate is doing well. Does anyone know the survival rate or have an encouraging story to tell?? Please keep them in your prayers. Thank you.
One of my best friends just had a baby this morning at 23 1/2 weeks. The baby weighed a little over one pound. She’s at a good hospital for premature births and the doctors say that she is getting good oxygen and her heart rate is doing well. Does anyone know the survival rate or have an encouraging story to tell?? Please keep them in your prayers. Thank you.
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How early can a baby be born and live?
There’s no set timeline for survival among babies born early. A premature baby is one who arrives before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Premature babies, often called “preemies,” have less time to develop in the womb than babies who arrive on time. This puts them at greater risk of medical and developmental problems. Every extra day in the womb helps the baby develop and mature, and will probably improve his or her health and development later in life. Between 23 and 26 weeks, every extra day in the womb increases a baby’s chance of survival by 2-4 percent.
About 9 out of 10 babies born at only 28 weeks survive. But many of them have serious health problems.
Babies born earlier than 23 weeks have a much smaller chance of survival. They simply haven’t developed enough to survive on their own.
A full-term birth is best for the baby. To learn more about how the March of Dimes is fighting prematurity, visit our Prematurity Campaign Web site.
I don’t have any stats for you, but I do have an encouraging story.
My best friend’s sister went into premature labour at 22-23 weeks and delivered a little girl who still weighed less than a pound. The baby was kept in the hospital NICU for quite a awhile, but did well. She is now 2.5 years old and has some problems (needs glasses, has some hearing loss and is prone to getting chest infections) but otherwise is a healthy and happy child.
I’m sorry that your friend has had to go through this, but know that there is every possibility that her child will not only survive but grow up just fine!
Stay positive, and if you pray, pray… I will be too
My roommate was born around that time (not sure exactly how early… but she weighed like 1 lb 4 oz)… Her mom smoked all the way through the pregnancy and she has less health problems then I do! She’s got no allergies or anything… And she had hair and teeth when she was born!
Sounds like her baby sill be just fine!
the survival rate is quite low im not going to lie to you. but the fact she has survived the birth and the day is a good sign. It will be a long hard struggle for the little one but with todays health care she has every chance of making it. I will pray for her. Make sure you are there to support your friend because it will be a very emotional time for her and it will be difficult because she wont be able to hold her little one for a while
A baby born at 24 weeks gestation has about a 50 percent chance of survival.
A baby born at 26 weeks gestation has about an 80 percent chance of survival.
A baby born at 28 weeks gestation has about a 91 percent chance of survival. For a baby born after 28 weeks and weighing more than 3 pounds, the chances of survival are even further increased.
After 32 weeks gestation, a baby has a 96 percent chance of survival and a significant decrease in the chances of suffering significant health problems. Babies born between the 34th and 36th week of pregnancy are likely to have minor developmental delays, but are not likely to experience any long-term effects.
I really hope and prey that her baby will make it..