You are trying really hard to sound like you know something but reality is some 32 weekers don't survive, some don't respond to vigorous efforts and surfactant does not cure all. And just what developmental/ neuro anomaly is related to maternal obesity? Complications related to diabetes yes but birth anomies are more associated with genetics, errors in DNA and birth trauma. Not the forum to lecture folks about being overweight.. And yes I do know what I am talking about.....18 years working in a NICU affliated with a Ivy League University, I have helped send many 32 weekers home but sadly I have also supported a few families thru the dying and death of an infant.