Can a 23 week old fetus survive?

Answer 1

Yes there have been babies this young surviving, that is why there should not be abortions this late in pregnancy.

However, the babies that do survive are likely to have undeveloped organs so they require intensive care for a long time and they can have problems with their heart & lungs and other organs as they develop later.

Answer 2

the earliest poit at which the fetus can survive

Answer 3

It depends greatly on who you ask, but most would say months seven to nine.

Answer 4

No they can not. The earliest Survivor of preterm birth was 21 weeks and 5 days.

Answer 5

37 weeks is considered a "full term" pregnancy. Before this time, the baby would be considered premature and could have health problems. Normal pregnancies last anywhere from 37-42 weeks.

Answer 6

Yep, my friend survived at 24 weeks