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Miracle Baby Isabella Born at 23 Weeks Survives
30 Oct
Summary
- Paramedic delivered Isabella, born 17 weeks premature at 23 weeks gestation.
- The baby weighed only 1 pound at birth and required immediate CPR.
- Isabella is now 6 pounds and will go home once pulmonary hypertension is resolved.
A special reunion took place at Jefferson Abington Hospital celebrating Isabella, a baby girl delivered by paramedic Jessica Barto. Isabella was born prematurely at 23 weeks, weighing a mere 1 pound. Barto performed CPR and ventilations, then transported Isabella to the hospital.
Neonatologist Dr. Erin Cipko stated that Isabella was not expected to survive upon arrival. The baby was extremely small, pale, and not breathing well, requiring immediate intervention with a ventilator. Against steep odds, Isabella's life was saved.
Now weighing 6 pounds, Isabella's survival has forged new friendships, with her parents inviting Barto to their upcoming wedding at the hospital. Isabella is being treated for pulmonary hypertension and is expected to go home once resolved.
