At what week is the baby viable should labour happen early?

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I was curious when in pregnancy can a baby be delivered and make it. I see a lot of posts where ladies mention the “safe point”.

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In some situations it depends on the hospital the baby is delivered in. We have a level 4 hospital locally that will offer life saving services to any baby born after 21 weeks that can cry on its own. Our good friend had hers at 22+2 due to a failed cervix. He was born crying and went to NICU for 4 months. He is a happy 6 year old now. About an hour north of us is a level 5 children’s hospital that will offer life saving services to any baby born alive that can cry.

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My nephew was born at exactly 23 weeks. This past December. On December 17th actually. He is still in the nicu but thriving. Born at 1 pound 8 ounces now he’s 3 pounds 9 ounces. It’s a tough road but I think preemies have more fight in them.

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I believe the safe zone starts at 27 wks, but obviously the longer the better. Good luck! 🍀

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24 weeks.

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Babies can survive around 23 weeks but 26-27 weeks has a really good survival rate

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They will not try to resuscitate until 24 weeks in canada

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24 weeks is considered viability, however, give or take a few days either direction is about there.

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23 weeks is the earliest that doctors would be able to provide life support for a premie. I wouldn’t call it a safe zone but I understand what you’re asking.

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Thank you for the reply! I’m 23 weeks on Friday so I’m getting anxious to get to that safe zone.

At what week is the baby viable should labour happen early?

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