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What are the chances of survival for baby's born at 29 weeks?
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90%: While babies born this early will stay in the intensive care unit for some time and may have issues with infection, feeding, lung problems.
Answered 8/5/2013
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Excellent: Please discuss with the neonatologist at your hospital they can give u the exact percenatage and discuss problems the baby will have and give an estimate how long it will be in the special care nursery.
Answered 1/2/2015
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