I was taught in school that 26 weeks is viability. Is that viability in the real world? I know everyone wants full term, but if you or your wife was expecting, at what point in gestation would you exhale and feel confident in a good outcome if your baby were to be preterm?
Thanks for your response. I am very interested in knowing what professionals who see the good, the bad, and the ugly really think.The general public loves to share stories of the incredible ELBW miracles, but no one talks about the ELBW babies with profound disabilities. I precepted in the NICU but didn't get hired there after graduation. :-( Sure do miss it. I loved my time there. Such a special place with amazing nurses!