are human babies born too early?
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Abstract. Humans are born 12 months too early. Gestation should be 21 months. Humans evolved to become the pre-eminent animal in the world, but our big brain, bipedalism, and small female pelvic outlet have caused us to pay the price of being born too soon with all of its disadvantages.
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Most babies are born at night, right? ... New babies actually tend to arrive just in time for breakfast. A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Center for Health Statistics reveals more babies in the U.S. are born during daylight hours, usually between 8 a.m. and noon.
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The outlook for extreme preemies (born before 28 weeks) Some studies have found that more than 50 percent of babies born at 23 weeks survive, more than three-quarters of babies born at 25 weeks survive, and more than 90 percent of babies born at 26 weeks survive.
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In general, infants that are born very early are not considered to be “viable” until after 24 weeks gestation. This means that if you give birth to an infant before they are 24 weeks old, their chance of surviving is usually less than 50 percent. Some infants are born before 24 weeks gestation and do survive.
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A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Prematurity is defined as: Early term infants. Babies born between 37 weeks and 38 weeks, 6 days.
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Preterm labor and birth More than 3 in 5 twins and nearly all higher-order multiples are premature (born before 37 weeks). The higher the number of fetuses in the pregnancy, the greater the risk for early birth.
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All premature babies are small, require complex medical care, and may face serious complications both in the NICU and at home. A baby born 3 to 4 months early, though, will face far different complications from a baby born 1 to 2 months early.
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Low birth weight is most often caused by being born too early (premature birth). That means before 37 weeks of pregnancy. A premature baby has less time in the mother's womb (uterus) to grow and gain weight. Much of a baby's weight is gained during the last weeks of pregnancy.
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A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Prematurity is defined as: Early term infants. Babies born between 37 weeks and 38 weeks, 6 days. Late preterm infants.
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They are very well-developed and it's common for twins to be born at that gestation, but there's a risk of respiratory distress syndrome because their lungs are sometimes not ready to breathe yet. ... So a baby born at 35 weeks may need a stay in the NICU with special support for their breathing, like a ventilator.
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About 1.5% of babies are less than 1.5 kg at birth. Survival may be possible by 23-24 weeks of pregnancy but being born this early is very risky. It is not always clear why a baby is born early, but it is a little more common if you: Have had a preterm birth before.
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99% of all babies born at 35 weeks survive. So, there's nothing to worry about. Although a baby born at 35 weeks resembles a full-term one, he's still premature and needs the right support to grow. Having the right information makes sure your baby is healthy and happy!
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Premature babies and the risk of development problems Most premature babies go on to develop like their full-term peers. But the earlier that premature babies are born, the more likely it is that they'll have development problems. Late preterm babies are born just a little bit early – at 34-36 weeks.
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Babies born after week 30 tend to have little to no long-term health or developmental problems. Most babies born before 32 weeks, however, tend to have breathing difficulties.
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First babies are less likely to be “on time” at 39 weeks, and more likely to be a little late, between 41 and 43 weeks. Among full-term pregnancies, first babies are born about 1.3 days later on average.
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Rabin said there is no known biological reason why firstborn babies would be more likely to be early or late. After 42 weeks of pregnancy, a baby is considered overdue, Rabin said, and doctors become concerned about complications, such as an aging placenta that is not able to deliver proper nutrition to the baby.
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The babies who are born alive after 18 weeks. A number of babies have been born alive after only 18 weeks of pregnancy, research has revealed. Dozens more have survived terminations even though they are younger than 24 weeks - the upper age limit for abortions.