Staggering statistics

These are statistics based upon Liam's weight, gestational age, twin birth and lack of steroids before birth. Not very positive are they?

640 grams is equal to 1 lb 5 ounces. And of course, Liam was mechanically ventilated for 8 weeks before coming off the support and going straight to a cannula for added oxygenation.

If I had known these statistics, I would have fought to keep my little boys in longer. Or I would have seen if Liam could have been birthed and then Brady allowed longer time to develop. I wasn't given any options. Unfortunately, I'll never know, but I do know that there are options.

Based on the following characteristics:

Gestational Age (Best Obstetric Estimate in Completed Weeks):	23 weeks
Birth Weight:	640 grams
Sex:	Male
Singleton Birth:	No
Antenatal Corticosteroids:	No

Estimated outcomes* for infants in the NRN sample are as follows:

Outcomes	Outcomes for All Infants	Outcomes for Mechanically Ventilated Infants
Survival	17%	25%
Survival Without Profound Neurodevelopmental Impairment	9%	13%
Survival Without Moderate to Severe Neurodevelopmental Impairment	4%	6%
Death	83%	75%
Death or Profound Neurodevelopmental Impairment	91%	87%
Death or Moderate to Severe Neurodevelopmental Impairment	96%	94%