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> The fetus aborted was 28 weeks, or 7 months, and almost certainly viable Never surprises me that HN is full of world-class doctors who can provide a medical

> The fetus aborted was 28 weeks, or 7 months, and almost certainly viable Never surprises me that HN is full of world-class doctors who can provide a medical conclusion based simply on a news story.

lvass 4y ago
Not really needed in this case. I was born with 7 months and didn't spend a night in hospital.
- morelisp 4y ago
  - mlyle 4y ago
    Generally babies survive when born at 28 weeks. 24 weeks after LMP is 60%, 27 weeks is 89%, 31 weeks is 95%. Absent any evidence of a specific diagnosis about the fetus, it's reasonable to assume this survival rate.
joenot443 4y ago
One needn't be a doctor to reference a common fact. Medical viability is about 23 -24 weeks, I think I learned that in high school bio. As an aside, the snark is an ugly shade and isn't appreciated.