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  2. Fetal viability - Wikipedia

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    A baby's chances for survival increases 3 to 4 percentage points per day between 23 and 24 weeks of gestation, and about 2 to 3 percentage points per day between 24 and 26 weeks of gestation. After 26 weeks the rate of survival increases at a much slower rate because survival is high already. [16]

  3. Preterm birth - Wikipedia

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    The chance of survival at 22 weeks is about 6%, while at 23 weeks it is 26%, 24 weeks 55% and 25 weeks about 72% as of 2016. [189] With extensive treatment up to 30% of those who survive birth at 22 weeks survive longer term as of 2019. [190] The chances of survival without long-term difficulties is less. [24]

  4. Gestational age - Wikipedia

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    According to studies between 2003 and 2005, 20 to 35 percent of babies born at 23 weeks of gestation survive, while 50 to 70 percent of babies born at 24 to 25 weeks, and more than 90 percent born at 26 to 27 weeks, survive. [14] It is rare for a baby weighing less than 500 g (17.6 ounces) to survive. [13] A baby's chances for survival ...

  5. How Texas 'miracle baby' might have been saved by his twin ...

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    After a baby's amniotic sac ruptured at 13 weeks, Texas parents were told there was only a 3% chance their son would live. ... Ezra's heart rate told them that at 26 weeks gestation, it was time ...

  6. A week-by-week guide to common pregnancy symptoms - AOL

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    29 weeks pregnant baby size (Photo Illustration/Getty Images) ... Your baby's rate of weight gain slows a bit this week, and at the end of this week, your baby will be considered "early term" in ...

  7. Development of the respiratory system - Wikipedia

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    Preterm birth around 26 weeks frequently results in severe respiratory distress, although with current medical advancements, some babies may survive. Prior to 26 weeks, sufficient pulmonary surfactant is not produced, and the surfaces for gas exchange have not formed adequately; therefore, survival is low.

  8. Timeline of human prenatal development - Wikipedia

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    Embryonic age: Week nr 33. 32 weeks old. The fetus reaches a length of about 40–48 cm (16–19 in). The fetus weighs about 2.5 to 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)to 6 lb 12 oz). Lanugo begins to disappear. Body fat increases. Fingernails reach the end of the fingertips. A baby born at 36 weeks has a high chance of survival, but may require medical ...

  9. Couple Welcomes Son 10 Weeks Early During Hurricane ... - AOL

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    Phoenix was due to arrive in December, according to his parents. But on Sept. 21, Crowe, who was 29 weeks pregnant at the time, began experiencing contractions that initially felt like abdominal pain.