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For a 31-week preemie with no complications and normal development as of 2-years-old, how likely are future problems due to prematurity?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Very unlikely: A 31-weeker who had no complications and has been normal to age two years, can be looked upon as a normal person just like the full term kids. We are all human, so there is no perfect child. Any future problems are likely due to being a human, and not due to being a 31-weeker.

Dr Maes and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/10/2014

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A member asked:

For a 31-week preemie with no complications and normal development as of 2-years-old, how likely are future problems due to prematurity?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Maes and 6 doctors agreed

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