Can Micro Preemies Survive

Survival can range from 10% in underdeveloped countries to 90% in developed countries. 3 However, many more micro-preemies are surviving today than ever before due to advances in medical knowledge and technology that can care for them.

What percentage of micro preemies survive?

Birth WeekAverage Survival Rate23 weeks50% to 66% of babies survive24 weeks66% to 80% of babies survive25 weeks75% to 85% of babies survive26 weeksMore than 90% of babies survive

What is the youngest micro preemie to survive?

CURTIS WAS 132 DAYS PREMATE. IN APRIL, AFTER 275 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL, CURTIS GOT TO GO HOME. THIS WEEK, HE WAS NAMED THE MOST PREMATURE BABY EVER TO SURVIVE BY THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECOS. RD JERRY, PRETTY UNBELIEVABLE.