Healthy Living
PARENTING YOUR PREMATURE BABY
Chances of Survival and Disability
Chances of Survival and Disability

Did You Know?
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.
Chances for Survival
What are the chances that my baby will survive?
Chances for Disability
What are the chances that my baby will have a significant disability or handicap?