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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.
