Question 1

i read online that a study was done and that only 22% of extreme premature babies were found to be alive between 18-45. i was born at 28 weeks with tourettes and adhd. does this mean i only have a 22% survival rate?

Accepted Answer

: The "22% survival" refers to continuation of live birth after being delivered at a pre-mature state.  If you are "18" at present, your lifespan is subject to other conditions than pre-maturity.

Question 2

what is the survival rate of premature babies?

Accepted Answer

10-99 %: It really depends on how premature they are.  With every week they stay inside the mom, their stay in the intensive care unit goes down by several weeks and their survival rates rise significantly.

Question 3

what is the survival rate of infant with encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: The survival rate is based on the type of infection and how quickly it is treated and then the response to the antibiotics. With present day treatments and early intervention the results of survival have surprising good.

Question 4

i am 28 weeks pregnant and my nurse checked my babies heart rate and said it was around 130...it is usually in the 140s is this normal?

Accepted Answer

YES, All ok: A change of 10 beats/minute is considered to be stable and still in the normal range.  best wishes.

Question 5

ive read online that premature babies have a 30-50% higher all cause mortality rate compared to those born full term. i was born at 28 weeks and i have adhd and tourettes. does this mean ive a higher chance to get chronic illnesses?

Accepted Answer

: Research confirms your inquiry, Prematurity is associated with learning and motor disabilities along with hearing and visual impairment. Females are more affected.

Question 6

should i be worried about how forceful and sporadic my babies moves are as long as she is moving 10x an hour or more? im 28 weeks

Accepted Answer

No: Babies move differently at different times when in utero.  You may notice more movement at night or when you lay down.  They can even get hiccups.  Don't worry, as long as she is moving everything is fine.

Question 7

hi, i was born at 28 weeks. ive read online that babies born premature have a life expectancy from 18-45. does being premature make my life expectancy shorter?

Accepted Answer

: Reduced life expectancy in prematurely born persons is because so many of them -- especially born extremely early, as you were -- have ongoing health problems, especially neurological and developmental disabilities. Those who are outwardly healthy through their childhood and teen years have normal life expectancy. Of course discuss with a doctor if you have any health problem from prematurity.

Question 8

rhogam shot for miscarriage. will this protect my future babies from harm until 28 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Should do: good that you took it after miscarriage, within the timeframe, once pregnant again, please have good prenatal care from day one, good luck

Question 9

i stopped smoking marijuana at 28 weeks pregnant. i smoked atleast 2-3 joints a day. how long does it take to leave my unborn babies blood?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared: It is good that you have stopped.Your job from now until past delivery is to abstain and hope you don't attract the attention of child &amp; family services.When a kid under their watch presents for delivery we look at your urine, which would be clean,  and the kids poo,not blood. The poo can retain evidence from the point it was created, and a sensitive test would show it from 28wks.

Question 10

how long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

Accepted Answer

Hard to be sure: The antibodies built during pregnancy are pushed into baby at a level higher per pound than mom retains. That said, all such antibodies begin to age out and become less effective with time. By 3-6 mo there is little if any left. Since there are always a few more flu strains circulating than the ones they can put in the vaccine, it is important to avoid exposure as the primary form of prevention

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I read online that a study was done and that only 22% of extreme premature babies were found to be alive between 18-45. i was born at 28 weeks with tourettes and adhd. does this mean i only have a 22% survival rate?

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What is the survival rate of premature babies?

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What is the survival rate of infant with encephalitis?

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I am 28 weeks pregnant and my nurse checked my babies heart rate and said it was around 130...it is usually in the 140s is this normal?

A member asked:

Ive read online that premature babies have a 30-50% higher all cause mortality rate compared to those born full term. i was born at 28 weeks and i have adhd and tourettes. does this mean ive a higher chance to get chronic illnesses?

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Should i be worried about how forceful and sporadic my babies moves are as long as she is moving 10x an hour or more? im 28 weeks

A member asked:

Hi, i was born at 28 weeks. ive read online that babies born premature have a life expectancy from 18-45. does being premature make my life expectancy shorter?

A member asked:

Rhogam shot for miscarriage. will this protect my future babies from harm until 28 weeks of pregnancy?

A member asked:

I stopped smoking marijuana at 28 weeks pregnant. i smoked atleast 2-3 joints a day. how long does it take to leave my unborn babies blood?

A member asked:

How long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

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