Archive for the 'premature baby' Category

What to expect of a premature baby born at 33 weeks?

I’ve been feeling nausea and tired lately, and I’m only 33 weeks. And also stinging pain down there, and the baby moves a lot which had me worried, and wondering if they’re signs of delivery.
those are signs that the baby dropped but not signs of labor. that is signs of you being in your [...]

Does a premature baby with spina bifida have a higher chance of not making it compared to a healthy baby?

My sister is 32 weeks pregnant(baby has Spina bifida) and we were wondering would the baby survive if born now? and would the baby have a smaller chance of survival because she has spina bifida?
At 32 weeks the baby is viable outside of the womb but susceptible to more complications, not including the added problems [...]

What are the chances of a premature baby surviving with being healthy?

The baby was born at 7 months. I dont know exactly the weeks. My uncle and his baby momma are both drug addicts. She already has 4 children , one mentally retarded. Is there a chance that the bay can survive and live healthy? I mean this is my cousin and all even under the [...]

What are some reasons a premature baby would have stitches in their stomach?

I have stitches in my stomach since I was born 24 weeks premature, and have been having severe pain in my stomach for the past year. Also if a person were to get pregnant with stitches in their stomach, would that be dangerous for the woman and potential fetus? I don’t know why [...]

When they measure how premature a baby is, do they subtract from the due date or from being 37 weeks?

I’ve read that a baby is full-term at 37 weeks, so do they say a baby born at, for example, 35 weeks is 2 weeks premature, or 5 weeks premature? Sorry this may be a dumb question. I’m just confused for some reason.
no from the due date which is strange becasue if a [...]

If you had a premature baby did you start feeding them solids at the recommended age?

Did you feed your premature baby solids at six months or did you wait a little longer?
My cousin had her baby at 7 months 1 week, she weighed 3 lbs. 4ozs. by the time the baby was 6 months, we started feeding her solids, she’s now 3 years old and she’s completely fine. Her pediatrician [...]

What should I get my friend for her baby shower gift? She had a premature baby.?

My friend had a premature baby - like 15 weeks early! The baby is doing good but will be in the hospital for the next few months. But I have no idea what to get for her. I’ve only been to like one other baby shower. When the baby comes home she said she’ll be [...]

Those who had a premature baby, were they big, small or average?

My twins were 4 weeks premature, but born perfectly developed and healthy.
I was shocked to find that Nathaniel weighed in at 7 pounds and Aurora weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces. The doctor told me that this was quite rare, and that he has never seen this in twins that premature.
Was your premature baby [...]

Premature Baby?

I gave birth to my baby 5 weeks ago now, because the amniotic fluid had mysteriously disappeared (my waters hadn’t broke) and she was only 30 weeks gestation . She also had a low birth weight of 1.1kg. She is still in NICU and has had 2 blood transfusions for severe anaemia. She is on [...]

How premature would a baby have to be to die?

I’m just wondering, what is the earliest age when a premature baby can survive?
And, if the baby is born premature, is there a chance that the mother will die also?
I think the earliest known surviving baby was 21 weeks, but most born at that time will not make it. I have read that around 24-26 [...]