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If a baby is born before 37 wks, is it guaranteed that he or she will have some type of diagnosed disability at some point in life?
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No: One of my 30 wk small for dates (14oz at birth) patients graduated at 21 from the honors program at baylor a few years ago. Those that survive may or may not have a problem based more on what issues brought about an early delivery and the complications that arise during their neonatal care.
Answered 9/23/2013
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