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Corrected age vs birth age

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Twinmumessex · 31/10/2017 17:28

My twins were born at 32 weeks (9 weeks ago) and their 40 week due date was on 23 Oct (1 week ago). I have a week by week baby book which details what to vaguely expect in terms of development each week. But I’m confused as to whether I should be looking at week 1 or week 9! What age do you consider your preemie to be, actual or corrected?
Thanks 😀

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stoneagemum · 31/10/2017 17:44

12 months minimum apart from vaccination schedules. I had a 32 weeker (Singleton) 15 years ago now so my info may me outdated but that is what I remember re development

stoneagemum · 31/10/2017 17:46

Sorry my post didn’t actually answer your post, I would consider your twins 1week old as all these development guidelines are usually written based on studies of term babies

user1471457757 · 31/10/2017 17:59

My lb was premature, born at 35 weeks. You should measure their milestones according to their corrected age until they’re two.

KadabrasSpoon · 31/10/2017 18:02

Use their corrected age for milestones. Tommys used to have an app - perhaps still do for corrected growth charts. I had a few HVs that didn't understand it so was useful to track myself

Autumnleaves105 · 31/10/2017 18:07

My son was born at 27 weeks. He's 2 now and although he's almost caught up I was told by the health visitor that they still consider their corrected age up to 5 years.

Twinmumessex · 31/10/2017 18:11

Thanks all!!

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