How big is the possibility of a premature baby surviving?

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At what age of pregnancy does the premature baby have a great chance to survive?
The chances of a premature baby surviving depend on the level of prematurity
Percentage of life expectancy for premature babies based on gestational age

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, are called having preterm birth. Most premature babies are born in the 34-36 week gestational age range. Then, how is it possible for premature babies to survive if they are born at a smaller gestational age than that?

At what age of pregnancy does the premature baby have a great chance to survive?

The ability to gradually live a premature baby born at gestational age 34-36 weeks is higher than a baby born at a gestational age of less than 34 weeks.

However, those born under 34 weeks' gestation and weighing under 1,500 grams, usually have limited adaptability, lower organ maturity, and low ability to survive.

Most doctors estimate the survival of premature babies will be better if the baby is born at least around 24 weeks of gestation. In most hospitals, 24 weeks is the limit point when doctors will use medical intervention in an effort to save the baby's life.

Babies born at 24 weeks' gestation generally need many medical interventions, including mechanical ventilation and other invasive treatments, including treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU.

But in the hands of experienced specialist doctors, babies born early may have a chance of survival. Babies born at 23 weeks of pregnancy have a life expectancy under the supervision of these specialists, but the chances are indeed smaller.

The chances of a premature baby surviving depend on the level of prematurity

The youngest case of premature babies recorded as being able to survive is at 21 weeks 6 days of pregnancy, so many media call it a 'miracle'.

The ability of premature babies to survive increases when pregnancy continues to grow. Even an extra week in the womb can make a big difference. But in general, premature babies born near the age of 37 weeks will be better than premature babies born before 28 weeks.

The chance of survival for premature babies depends on the level of prematurity and birth weight of the baby. Pregnancy is said to be enough months if it ends between 37-42 weeks.

Two-thirds of babies born at 24 weeks' gestation who are admitted to the NICU will generally be able to survive. As many as 98 percent of babies born at 30 weeks' gestation will also survive.