Should we Re-Define Age of Fetal Viability in Nigeria? A Case Report of Newborn Survival from Pre-Viable Pre-Labor Rupture of Membranes

Should we Re-Define Age of Fetal Viability in Nigeria? A Case Report of Newborn Survival from Pre-Viable Pre-Labor Rupture of Membranes

In Nigeria, the age of fetal viability is defined as fetus that have achieved at least 28 weeks of gestation in utero, while World Health Organization (WHO) has reduced this age to 24 weeks gestation. By implication, delivery prior to 28 weeks gestation is regarded as abortion.