Articles Tagged: premature

World's 4th smallest baby born weighing just 9oz

By Liz Stansfield, May 23, 2012

Parents of a baby girl thought to be the fourth smallest baby ever to be born in the world have spoken of their joy at the thought of bringing their daughter home

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Twins born with a combined weight of less than 3.5lbs finally allowed home

By parentdish.co.uk, May 22, 2012

George and Harrison Kent were born 15 weeks premature and spent five months in six different hospitals. They have finally been allowed home to be with their proud parents

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Overdue babies at risk of ADHD, claim researchers

By Keith Kendrick, May 3, 2012

Overdue babies are just as likely to suffer problems in later life as premature babies, according to a report.

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Baby boys born at 24 weeks are most premature triplets to have survived in Britain

By Liz Stansfield, Feb 24, 2012

Max, Harvey and Lucas Udell were delivered by emergency C-section at 25 weeks. They are now home with their parents Rachael and Ashley after three months in hospital

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Mum terrified her baby could die every time he cries

By Keith Kendrick, Jan 4, 2012

Crying is something we all take for granted in babies – but for tiny Rio-James Jacombe, it could kill him.

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The baby whose mum has to tickle his feet every night to keep him alive

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 28, 2011

This is the baby who is kept alive by his mother tickling the soles of his feet. Benn Norris stops breathing several times in the night and his mother Sanchia Norris has to tickle him to kickstart his breathing again.

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Tragic death of 30-year-old mum who suffered seven miscarriages before 'miracle' baby

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Dec 19, 2011

A mum who endured seven heartbreaking miscarriages before finally having a 'miracle' baby, has died at the age of 30.

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Home for New Year: World's third smallest baby set to leave hospital this Christmas

By Liz Stansfield, Dec 15, 2011

The world’s third smallest baby has amazed doctors by gaining enough weight and strength to be allowed home for Christmas after being born at just 24 weeks

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