Premature infants can survive after several months of gestation.
In general, premature infants born at 7 months (28 weeks of gestation) can survive, but their survival also depends on factors such as organ development and birth weight.
Typically, the closer a newborn is to full term, the more mature their organ function will be, and the higher their chances of survival. The earlier the delivery occurs, the lower the survival rate. Premature infants are generally defined as babies born between 28 completed weeks and before 37 weeks of gestation. At 28 weeks, an infant's organs are usually fully formed, but after birth they require care in an incubator with specialized medical support. If organ development is relatively normal and birth weight is not too low, survival is generally possible. However, if a premature infant is born with underdeveloped organs or extremely low birth weight, the likelihood of survival may decrease significantly.
Women are advised to attend regular prenatal checkups after becoming pregnant. If signs of preterm labor occur, prompt medical treatment can help reduce the risk of premature birth and improve the fetus's chances of survival.