A member asked:

Are premature babies born with kidneys?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : The kidneys develop in the first few weeks of fetal development. If a premature baby was born without kidneys then that would indicate another problem is present besides prematurity.

Answered 6/30/2021

5.6k views

Thank

Different issue: Kidneys are part of normal fetal development, premi or not. By 6 weeks into pregnancy the kidneys can make pee which becomes the main contributor to the fluid surrounding baby during pregnancy. In a rare defect of development they may not form, but that is not limited to or part of prematurity.That last one I saw was delivered at term.(and died shortly after)

Answered 4/24/2016

1.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What does fluid around the kidney mean for an infant?

16 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

Can an adult actually recieve a kidney transplant from a infant kidney?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers