World’s most premature baby, weighing only 420 grams! [TKB Health]

The world’s most premature baby was born in Alabama, Birmingham, USA. It is being told that the weight of this child was only 420 grams(14.8 oz) at the time of birth. The child was born weighing less than one pound i.e. less than half a kilo. Usually the time of pregnancy is 40 weeks but this baby is born at 21 weeks and one day. That’s why it is being called the world’s most premature baby.

World’s premature baby born in America

The baby born at 21 weeks was called the world’s most premature baby. Because baby was born about 19 weeks earlier than normal newborns. This child has been named Curtis. Both mother and child are healthy. Mother Michelle Butler went into labor on 4 July 2020. After this she was admitted to the hospital. The next day she gave birth to twins, Curtis and C’Asya, over lunch. But C’Asya died the very next day.

Mother gave birth to twins

Generally, the chances of survival of babies born so early are very less. Doctors say that only one percent of children survive in such a situation. Curtis is one of them. The doctors and the parents did not give up in saving baby. Doctors kept on taking care of Curtis admitted in the ICU of the hospital and was always alert.

The danger is not over

Curtis was put on a ventilator for three months. After being in the hospital for 275 days, was discharged from the hospital. Doctors say that the challenge is not over yet, Curtis taught to breathe through the mouth. Curtis needs to be completely taken care of. Periodic medical examination is also required.