Premature birth

What was the initial understanding of premature birth for the speaker?

• It meant giving birth a few weeks early to a slightly smaller baby.

• It meant the baby would require extensive medical intervention.

• It meant the baby would likely not survive.

• It meant the baby would be born with severe health complications.

What was the outcome of the speaker's first pregnancy?

• A healthy full-term baby.

• A premature baby requiring intensive care.

• An ectopic pregnancy resulting in a miscarriage.

• Twins born at 22 weeks.

What surprising discovery did the couple make during their second pregnancy's 12-week ultrasound?

• The baby had a rare genetic condition.

• There was no heartbeat.

• They were expecting twins.

• The baby was growing in an unknown location.

At Mount Sinai Hospital, what was the minimum gestational age for babies to receive active care, rather than just comfort care?

• 20 weeks

• 21 weeks and 5 days

• 22 weeks

• 24 weeks

What did the mother initially believe was happening when she first went to the hospital?

• She was having contractions.

• Her water broke.

• She was experiencing false labor.

• She needed an emergency C-section.

What was the external diameter of the smallest breathing tube that barely fit Adiah?

• 1.0 millimeter

• 1.5 millimeters

• 2.0 millimeters

• 2.5 millimeters

What grade of brain bleed did Adiah experience?

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4

What was the parents' stance when doctors discussed the possibility of redirecting care to palliative care?

• They immediately agreed to palliative care.

• They wanted to focus on action and intervention.

• They were in denial about the babies' condition.

• They requested to pull the breathing tubes out.