At what gestational age does your hospital attempt life-saving measures on infants born prematurely?

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The hospital I delivered in saves at 20 weeks. They are known for saving newborns.

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Then and now

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I've known people who's had babies at 24 and babies are placed in NICU if they made it through birth, both of my boys were born at 25 weeks and placed in the NICU as well.

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My doctor told me 24 weeks.

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Should I call my hospital to find this out?  I just assumed they'd attempt to save the babies' lives.   Gosh, maybe I should call.   Or at least lie and say I'm further along if something happened.   20 weeks on Tuesday and just praying I lake it to viability at least!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💖

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The earliest baby they have saved was 21 weeks. The mom had to lie and say she was 23 weeks though.

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My mom had me 3 months early and of course they saved me

At what gestational age does your hospital attempt life-saving measures on infants born prematurely?

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