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Micro-Preemie Defies Odds: Survives 78 Days in NICU
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- An extremely premature infant born at 23 weeks and 6 days survived.
- The baby spent 78 days in neonatal intensive care.
- The micro-preemie was discharged in stable condition, showing developmental progress.
A tiny miracle has unfolded in Navi Mumbai, where an extremely premature infant, born at 23 weeks and 6 days, has successfully survived after spending 78 days in intensive care. This micro-preemie, weighing a mere 690 grams at birth, faced numerous critical complications.
Doctors at Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar, reported that the infant suffered from severe respiratory distress, apnea, a heart condition (PDA), anemia, jaundice, feeding intolerance, and bone fragility. The medical team provided mechanical ventilation, specialized therapies, and close monitoring to stabilize the baby and protect against infections.
After nearly three months of dedicated care, the infant's condition significantly improved. Lung function stabilized, the PDA closed, and feeding progressed from tube support to breastfeeding. The baby was discharged weighing 2.56 kg, a tremendous achievement for such an early arrival.
