NICU
Preterm Infants Under 23 Weeks

Premature infants born at less than 23 weeks gestational age are generally too young and too immature in terms of development to survive. Most doctors do not consider this age compatible with life, and will opt not to resuscitate the baby at birth.

If there is a chance a baby will be born before 23 weeks, it is important the parents talk to their obstetrician about the options they may have.