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Yes, if given proper care in a hospital specializing in premature births. Babies down to 21 weeks can live, although there are often long-term problems. The main problems are associated with under-development of the lungs.

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My son was born at 23 1/2 weeks. They gave him less than a 10% chance to make it. He weighed 1 lb 6 1/2 oz. Now he is 6 years old, as smart as a whip and very healthy. So to answer your question.... YES!

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i had my second son at 27 weeks pregnant. He is now 17 and perfectly healthy. You would never have guessed he was premature.

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It depends:

how physiologically mature is the infant

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how good is the neonatal care.

Babies as little as a pound have survived, whereas bigger ones have died.

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