In the Uk 1 in 13 babies are born pre - term (babies born before 38 weeks gestation).
. "The facts should shock us all. Britain has the worst rate of every country in western Europe, except Greece.
"And being born very small creates health risks throughout life - and will affect the health of babies they will themselves have years later."
Smallest premature baby....
see picture of a 10 week baby(fetus)
latest news 17/05/08
baby born at 16 weeks gestation alive and breathing by ambulance crew measuring 5 inches rang hospital so say arriving who replied we don't want it .it is classed as a miscarriage. sadly baby later died.
A girl born after just under 22 weeks in the womb - among the shortest gestation periods known for a live birth.Amillia Taylor, who weighed less than 10 ounces (283 grams)She has suffered respiratory and digestive problems, as well as a mild brain hemorrhage, but doctors believe the health concerns will not have major long-term effects.
In the US, where preemie babies aren't considered 'viable' until 23 weeks. But her desperate mother lied to doctors about how far gone she was, and Amillia is now the most premature baby to have ever survived.
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