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  2. Fetal viability - Wikipedia

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    A baby's chances for survival increases 3 to 4 percentage points per day between 23 and 24 weeks of gestation, and about 2 to 3 percentage points per day between 24 and 26 weeks of gestation. After 26 weeks the rate of survival increases at a much slower rate because survival is high already. [16]

  3. Fetus - Wikipedia

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    According to data from 2003 to 2005, survival rates are 20–35% for babies born at 23 weeks of gestation (5 + 3 ⁄ 4 months); 50–70% at 24–25 weeks (6 – 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 months); and >90% at 26–27 weeks (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 – 6 + 3 ⁄ 4 months) and over. [22] It is rare for a baby weighing less than 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) to survive. [21]

  4. Gestational age - Wikipedia

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    A baby's chances for survival increases 3–4% per day between 23 and 24 weeks of gestation and about 2–3% per day between 24 and 26 weeks of gestation. After 26 weeks the rate of survival increases at a much slower rate because survival is high already. [15] Prognosis depends also on medical protocols on whether to resuscitate and ...

  5. Preterm birth - Wikipedia

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    Frequency. ~15 million a year (12% of deliveries) [2] Deaths. 805,800 [7] Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks. [1] Extreme preterm [2] is less than 28 weeks, very early preterm birth is between 28 and 32 weeks ...

  6. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    There is no standard procedure for how much fluid is removed each time. There is a danger that if too much fluid is removed, the recipient twin could die. This procedure is associated with a 66% survival rate of at least one fetus, with a 15% risk of cerebral palsy, and average delivery occurring at 29 weeks' gestation. [citation needed]

  7. Ectopic pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    The rate of ectopic pregnancy is about 11 to 20 per 1,000 live births in developed countries, though it may be as high as 4% among those using assisted reproductive technology. [5] It is the most common cause of death among women during the first trimester at approximately 6-13% of the total. [ 2 ]

  8. Timeline of human prenatal development - Wikipedia

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    Embryonic age: Week nr 33. 32 weeks old. The fetus reaches a length of about 40–48 cm (16–19 in). The fetus weighs about 2.5 to 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)to 6 lb 12 oz). Lanugo begins to disappear. Body fat increases. Fingernails reach the end of the fingertips. A baby born at 36 weeks has a high chance of survival, but may require medical ...

  9. Perinatal mortality - Wikipedia

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    Fetal mortality refers to stillbirths or fetal death. [9] It encompasses any death of a fetus after 20 weeks of gestation or 500 gm. In some definitions of the PNM early fetal mortality (week 20–27 gestation) is not included, and the PNM may only include late fetal death and neonatal death.

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