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Old 11-04-2013, 04:15 PM #8
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Originally Posted by Vicky. View Post
Its 24 weeks I think.

Babies are classed as 'viable' at 24 weeks...meaning they have a good chance of survival outside the woman. And if the woman went into labour, the doctors would always try to save it. Before 24 weeks...they dont have to even attempt, though some do it anyway.

However some babies have survived being born earlier than that.

The 24 week limit is way too late IMO, personally I would make it around 12 weeks. But thats a whole other thread
And that breaks my heart. Poor little children.
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