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Baby Born At 34 Weeks What To Expect

The main health complications for babies born at 34 weeks of gestation include difficulty with lung capacity and breathing. The earlier a baby is born, the greater the likelihood of bleeding in the brain. These hemorrhages may be mild; however, babies with more severe brain bleeding can have permanent brain damage.

Can babies born at 34 weeks go home?

Although about half of all preemies will experience health issues requiring special care, a 2016 study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reported that fewer than 5 percent of babies born at 34 weeks or later face major complications, and many can go home within a few days.

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Is 34 weeks baby fully developed?

Your Baby's Development at 34 Weeks At 34 weeks, babies graduate from "moderate preterm" to "late preterm." A late preterm baby may look like a full-term baby, but they are still not fully mature.

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What is the average weight of a baby born at 34 weeks?

Babies born at 34 weeks usually have fairly well-developed lungs, and their average size of 5 pounds (2,250 grams) and 12.6 inches (32 cm) from crown to rump allows them to survive outside the womb without extensive medical intervention.

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