A 36-year-old member asked:
Why are some babies born early?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 31 years experience
Million $ question: Drugs, alcohol, high blood pressure, and sometimes no good reason. The best prevention is good prenatal care, attention to diet, sleep and stress, managing any underlying illnesses beforehand. Avoid smoke, exposure to infections. Take good care of the mother!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 32-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me how early can babies be healthily born?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gregory Sysynanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Depends on Healthy: 3 wks and above are not even classified as early.
10 weeks early and above the outcomes are good with lower risks of prolonged ventilator needs and can generally go home within a month of due date.
Every 2 weeks earlier, the risks of deathbad outsomes go up and length of stay goes up.
Edge of viability (not counting good outcome) is 16-17 weeks early.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 9, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.