All posts tagged "preemie"
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7.3KHuman InterestMicro-preemie born at 22 weeks heads home from the hospital: ‘She’s a miracle’
Shantel Allmon’s water broke when she was only 22 weeks pregnant, causing the Virginia mother to think she was suffering a miscarriage. “I...
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1.6KGuest ColumnPreemie born at 28 weeks as mother battled sepsis from misdiagnosed infection
(Right to Life UK) A mum who battled sepsis during her pregnancy gave birth to a baby girl who was the same...
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4.0KGuest ColumnSouth Korea’s smallest preemie given 1% chance of survival is home with family
(Right to Life UK) South Korea’s smallest baby, Cho Gun-woo, was discharged from hospital last year after five months in intensive care....
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6.9KHuman InterestTeen gives birth to UK’s smallest premature baby: ‘The best thing to ever happen’
A 17-year-old mom has just given birth to what is believed to be the United Kingdom’s smallest premature baby. Little Hannah Stibbles...
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4.0KHuman InterestViral Twitter thread celebrates preemies and their accomplishments
Premature babies, or “preemies,” are constantly proving that life begins well before birth. A recent Twitter thread started by Dr. Jennifer Sedler...
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3.5KHuman InterestTwo families rejoice as their micro-preemies come home for the holidays
Two families are enjoying the holidays with their newest babies home from the hospital after both were born extremely early and spent...
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7.5KHuman InterestTiny preemie born over 100 days early is home for Christmas
Baby Lucas Simpson was over 100 days premature when he made his grand entrance into the world in June. Now he’s home...
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1.4KIssuesNew research suggests implementing this one act at birth could save more preemies’ lives
As a follow-up to the Australian Placental Transfusion Study, a new study out of the University of Sydney found that delaying clamping...
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3.0KHuman InterestBorn premature at 24 weeks, young woman reunites with doctor who saved her
Twenty-four years ago, Noelia Ruiz was born at just 24 weeks gestation in Spain, weighing only 800 grams. After spending three months...
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1.9KHuman InterestPreemie born weighing as much as a bag of chips comes home in time for Christmas
A baby in Scotland who was born at just 25 weeks, weighing 1.6 pounds — as much as a bag of chips...
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1.5KHuman InterestUK’s most premature baby born outside of a hospital searches for paramedic who saved him
The boy thought to be the youngest child in the United Kingdom to survive after being born outside of a hospital setting...
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4.2KHuman InterestBaby girl born at 25 weeks almost ready to join twin brother at home
A premature baby girl is preparing to finally go home to her parents and twin brother after spending seven months in the...
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2.2KHuman InterestPreemie delivered at 24 weeks to save her mother’s life is thriving six months later
After a frightening medical ordeal, preemie Ayla-Grace was born at just 26 weeks on April 29 in order to protect her life...
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5.3KHuman InterestDoctors said her baby would be born brain dead, but now he’s taking his first steps
A one-year-old boy in Australia has been astounding doctors from the moment he was born prematurely at 23 weeks. Never expected to...
