Infant Survival Rates during Pregnancy

I am not a medical professional. The information I share is meant to supplement the information given you by your doctor. If you feel your doctor is not doing enough for you or not willing to listen to your concerns, I strongly encourage you to take what you've learned here and get a second opinion.

Up until 21 weeks: 0% survival rate

at 22 weeks: 0-10% survival rate

at 23 weeks: 10-35% survival rate

at 24 weeks: 40-70% survival rate

at 25 weeks: 50-80% survival rate

at 26 weeks: 80-90% survival rate

at 27 weeks: greater than 90% survival rate

Premature Baby Print

As you can see, each week you can keep your baby in there, you will increase his or her odds of survival.

Unfortunately, a number of the babies born before 25 weeks do not survive very long after the birth but it is important to note that a number of them do survive.

The Neonatal Research Network has a quick quiz you can take if your infant is a very early preemie (up until 25 weeks). You put in your infants information (i.e. gestational age, birth weight, sex, etc...) and you can compare similar outcomes (i.e. survival rates, impairments, etc...).

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Poor Health Linked to Very Preemie Birth Stabilizes by Adolescence

An article about the Ronald McDonald house and the Hartley family. Their son was born at just 23 1/2 weeks.


Housing helps family An article about the Ronald McDonald house and the Hartley family. Their son was born at just 23 1/2 weeks.


World's Youngest Baby Born In Miami Baby Amelia's mother lied about the gestational age. She went into labor at 19 weeks but told them she was 22 weeks so that the doctors would give the baby a chance. Amelia made headlines as the world's youngest baby to be born and doctors say her prognosis is excellent.


Born before the 24-week limit, the children who prove the law is wrong This article follows several children who were born before 24 weeks. In the first story, young Will was given up for dead when he was born at just 22 weeks.


The 1lb 6oz miracle baby born at 23 weeks - and he survived Young Madison is a fighter and aptly named after Madison Square Garden

Newest Story
Redskins Bowen's son improving, to join Dad in DC Born at only 24 weeks.

Julene's story born at just 25 weeks. A good article on the importance of 'kangaroo care'.

Faith's story born at just 24 weeks and showing no signs of long-term health complications

and, possibly, the most famous preemie right now
Josie Duggar story born at only 25 weeks while the world watches.

These are just a few of the stories out there. If you do a google search, you'll find many more.

Blood test to warn of premature birth 'could help thousands of mothers-to-be

Avoiding Premature Labor About.com's page talks a bit about detecting the signs of possible preterm labor.

Can You Prevent Preterm Labor? Parenting.com's take on preventing early labor.

ACOG Publication on Preterm Labor The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has a pamphlet on preterm labor.

My Own Misdiagnosed Blighted Ovum Story
- After turning down the D&C twice, we found my baby at nearly nine weeks!
My First Misdiagnosed Miscarriage
- During my first pregnancy, we believed I was miscarrying at 12 weeks

A collection of Misdiagnosed Miscarriage stories

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Coping With A Miscarriage

Miscarriage News and Research

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When You've Been Diagnosed with a Miscarriage

Tilted Uterus and Early Pregnancy

16 Days Past Ovulation (DPO) and hCG levels

Blighted Ovum FAQ

Infant Survival Rates during Pregnancy

Progesterone and Miscarriage

Asherman's Syndrome: Why you may want to rethink your D&C

So You've Been Told You Have A Blighted Ovum

Non-Doubling hCG Levels in the First Trimester Do Not Mean Inevitable Miscarriage!

Can Stress Lead to Miscarriage?

The First Trimester: Enlarged Yolk Sac

Getting a Second Opinion about a Miscarriage Diagnosis

Why You May Want an Ultrasound Right Before Your D&C

Is This Really an Ectopic Pregnancy?

High hCGs and No Baby?