When is the week we want to get to for higher baby survival if born early?

MrsJerseyJets · February 2012

Sorry I don't know how else to put it...I don't remember what it is from my first pregnancy...is it like 24 weeks or something like that? Looking for the magic number that ups the baby's survival rate if born early...and the number 24 sticks out in my head!

Just wondering what it was if you know, thank you!

JanaBabe87 · February 2012

Everything I read says 24 weeks is considered viable.

punkrockabye · February 2012

24 weeks is the standard age of viability I have read about a few babies born during week 21 who have survived, but it is rare.

katmacwv · February 2012

It is 24 weeks (which is what I am today!).

mikeandcristina · February 2012

When I was in OB ICU in Indianapolis, I was told by one of the nurses that 24 weeks is viable if you are near a large hospital that has the equipment necessary to keep the baby alive. (apparently it's uncommon for small hospitals to have the tubing and skill that is necessary to put a premie on a ventilator), and 26 weeks if you are in a rural area and the baby can't be transported to a large hospital with a NICU unit right away.

joshandpanda · February 2012

https://www.spensershope.org/chances_for_survival.htm

Here you go... HTH

Jcrab · February 2012

24 weeks is considered viable but certainly a rough road with many possible complications. I would feel much better making it to 30 weeks or at least 34. I am a NICU RN.

APendola · February 2012

24 weeks, but with each week the odds of survival increase and the chance for complications decrease.

Jackie2200 · February 2012

24 weeks is viability but my MFM says that she wouldn't want a baby before 30 weeks so that's what I'm sticking with as my goal.

yourmom5309 · February 2012

JanaBabe87:
Everything I read says 24 weeks is considered viable.

This. Also, the precentage of viability increases drastically during the 24-29 week range.

happyhoopla · February 2012

The NICU where I work takes 23 weekers. I will feel more comfortable once I reach 28 weeks. After 30 weeks is even better. Prior to 37 weeks can still be very touchy. (I'm a NICU RN).

MrsJerseyJets · February 2012

Thank you guys!! Great info here, I really appreciate it! I couldn't think of the word, you guys knew exactly what I was talking about. Thank you!!!

Asquared · February 2012

I provided respite care as my first real job to a lil boy born at 24 weeks- glasses and hearing aids, and sickness induced asthma but overall a pretty healthy boy all things considered!