Baby born 5 months early

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Anonymous wrote:The brother of one of my DH's closest friends growing up was born between 20 and 21 weeks gestation and weighed only 15 oz. This was about 40 years ago too. He is a lawyer who went to Ivy League with absolutely no issues from his birth.

I'd say the technology is a lot better now than it was back then. She stands a chance of a good outcome.

This didn't happen.

Miracles do happen. Today and in the past. Modern medicine is wonderful and also admits that sometimes miracles happen.

This didn't happen. Surfactant hadn't been discovered as a way to help preemie babies at that point 40 years ago. I assure you, this did not happen. I am knowledgable in this area. People repeat all kinds of fanciful tales. And it is dangerous and ridiculous.

+1. Maybe the mom had some spotting and thought it was her period. Maybe the mom had an affair and had to say different dates. This did not happen.

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Anonymous wrote:Why does a week make a difference in the 20 vs. 21 week argument? What happens in those 7 days that make life vs death possible?

Do you know anything about biology? Yes a week in utero is literally the difference between organs being functional or not.