doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0039. Nowadays, medical technology is very advanced and babies are surviving at ever younger ages, with the earliest premature baby to survive reported so far being James Elgin Gill, who was born at 21 weeks and 5 days. Richard was born at a gestational age of 21 weeks 2 days, making him 131 days premature. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In the United States, incredible advances in neonatal intensive care have allowed for the survival of smaller and younger babies. Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. I was amazed at such a young age that he was alive and that he was responding to the treatments. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. According to Guinness, in 1978, a Canadian couple delivered a baby boy at 21 weeks and five days. They also have three dogs, who apparently Richard "loves to hang out with". I knew the first few weeks of Richards life would be very difficult, but I felt that if he could make it through that, he would be a survivor," neonatologist at Childrens Minnesota, Dr Stacy Kern told Guinness Book of World Records. IE 11 is not supported. "We are working on getting him off all of them, but it takes time. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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He was 128 days premature, and weighed just 624 g (1 lb 6oz). The couple braved COVID challenge to meet him at the hospital every day. Chiu A. For these babies to survive, they require access to many medical resources. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "They didn't make any improvement. Then over the next several weeks, we were able to decrease the amount of support. CAsya, however, did not respond to the treatment and passed away a day after her birth. The same little boy that once fit in the palm of my hand, with skin so translucent that I could see every rib and vessel in his tiny body. That said, there were many challenges along the way and he required around-the-clock care for many months. TRUSTING a doctor's advice is something instilled in us all. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 2013;10(Suppl 1):S5. "He showed initially that he responded to oxygen, his heart rate went up, his numbers went up" Dr Sims informed us. Chicago Tribune. This breaks a three-and-a-half-century record. Guinness World Records - The most premature baby to survive is Curtis Zy-Keith Means (U.S.A.) who was born to Michelle Butler on 5 July 2020 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in Alabama, U.S.A. at a gestational age of 21 weeks 1 day or 148 days, making him 132 days premature. "He left the hospital on December 4th, 2020 right on time for Christmas," said Hutchinson, who shared that she and Rick struggled for years to conceive before getting pregnant with Richard, and had a pregnancy loss in 2018. Outcomes for extremely premature infants. But Linzi Mcmillan claims that if she had listened to medical experts her baby wouldn't be alive today. We've received your submission. A full-term pregnancy is usually 40 weeks, making the siblings about 19 weeks premature. The most premature baby to survive is Curtis Zy-Keith Means (U.S.A.) who was born to Michelle Butler on 5 July 2020 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in Alabama, U.S.A. at a . How a Viable or Nonviable Pregnancy Is Diagnosed, A Complete Guide To Your Baby's Five Senses, Micro Preemie Survival Rates and Health Concerns, Approach to infants born at 22 to 24 weeks' gestation: Relationship to outcomes of more-mature infants, Between-hospital variation in treatment and outcomes in extremely preterm infants, Tiny baby in Singapore, just 7.5 ounces, does home after 13 months in hospital, National, regional, and worldwide estimates of preterm birth rates in the year 2010 with time trends since 1990 for selected countries: a systematic analysis and implications. She was 9.8 inches long. In the last month, guidance has changed - suggesting that doctors should consider saving the lives of babies born as early as 22 weeks. Amilia Taylor and James Elgin Gill were both born at 21 weeks and survived, and are both now healthy and thriving. Curtis' survival is a testament to the advances made in medical care for premature babies in the last 30 years. Born at just 23 weeks and 3 days, in December 2018, Baby Saybie beat the odds. Curtis Zy-Keith Means who weighed 420 grams when he was born at 21 weeks and 1 day in July 2020 has officially been declared as the world's most premature baby by Guinness World Records. James Elgin Gill James Elgin Gill (born on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Canada) was the earliest premature baby in the world. Hutchinson's parents fought hard to see their son survive the odds. Cases of Survival of Extremely Premature Infants. ", He is a very happy baby. 2012;129(6):e1508-16. In 2014, an Australian womanwhose unborn child died in a car crash with a drunk driver a week before she was due to give birth tried to get a law passed which would give all foetuses past 30 weeks' gestation full rights as a human being. Research published in the Journal of Medical Ethics observed a 26% to 44% chance of survival for babies born between 24 to 25 weeks. Richard officially surpassed the previous record set by James Elgin Gill, who was born at 21 weeks and 5 days, a record that has been beaten by a mere three days. Now at 16 months old, Curtis is happy and healthy. "He is always surprising us all and making a mark on the world at a young age," she said. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. The worlds most premature baby" to survive recently celebrated his first birthday, according to Guinness World Records. Richard Hutchinson was born on June 5, 2020 when his mom, Beth Hutchinson, was just 21 weeks and two days pregnant. After more than 16 weeks in the hospital, Melinda went home weighing 4.5 pounds. It was an emotional day not just for the family but also the medical team who had been there with Richard every step of the way. "They didn't make any improvement. He set a record when he was born for the world's most premature baby. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. Sadly, the abortion industry doesn't care much about science and viability. They can happen after that but only in exceptional circumstances - e.g if the mother's life is at risk or the child would be born with a severe disability. They shouldn't take no for an answer. Rumaisa had laser eye surgery for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and wears glasses. In June 2020, at 24 weeks pregnant, Wong Mei Ling of Singapore had to have an emergency Caesarean section due to preeclampsia, a life-threatening form of high blood pressure that can happen during pregnancy. "James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill on May 20, 1987, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I was amazed at such a young age that he was alive and that he was responding to the treatments, Travers told Guinness World Records.Initially, Curtis was on a lot of breathing support and medication for his heart and lungs to keep him alive. The news was devastating to the couple, who struggled with fertility issues for several years. James Elgin Gill, born in 1987 in Canada was the earliestpremature birth in the world - being born 128 days early at 21 weeks, 5 days gestation, and weighing 1lb 6oz. Instead, the baby girl, Kwek Yu Xuan, weighed only 7.5 ounces. "When Rick and Beth received prenatal counselling on what to expect with a baby born so early, they were given a zero per cent chance of survival by our neonatology team. Before meeting with a consultant, she says the staff member suggested that she asked for a surgical procedure, known as a cervical stitch. The little baby celebrated his first birthday on June 5. They face high odds of having some level of disability or developmental impairment, such as cerebral palsy, visual impairment, hearing impairment, or cognitive delays. In fact, Guinness World Records confirmed his badge of honour recently. Guinness says he was born at 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on May 20 . Guinness World Records 2010. Today, despite being small for her age, Baby Saybie continues to thrive with few known medical issues. "He weighed 11.9 ounces and fit into one hand," Hutchinson, whose due date was in October 2020, told TODAY Parents. He was called the 'miracle baby' when he was there. The law In certain US states, you can't call a baby a baby until 20 weeks gestation Babies born at 22 weeks are at the threshold of viability, and in the United. The little baby celebrated his first birthday on June 5. Washington Post. "It was very stressful. The UK operates a little differently to the US when it comes to the legal rights of unborn babies. During Richard's hospital stay, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hutchinson and her husband, Rick, spent lots of time traveling between home and the hospital, as they were unable to stay overnight with their son due to restrictions from the pandemic. Biemer J. Tiniest baby thrives on her 1st birthday. This allows the parents to hold their babies and cherish what little time they may have together.. Had he been born at term, Curtis first birthday would have been on November 11. The title was previously held by James Elgin Gill, who was born at 128 days premature in Ottawa, Canada, in 1987. . Marra A. Melinda Star Guido: California's tiniest 'Miracle Baby' goes home. "My treatment in Raigmore was terrible, they seem to have all the very best state-of-the-art equipment but nobody was able to provide the procedures that I needed. "My pregnancy was fairly normal with no major issues and we're still not sure why he was born early.". The premature baby was treated in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Minnesota hospital in Minneapolis . He has three siblings, the eldest of which love to help out with day-to-day care such as bathtime, getting dressed and feeding. "When Rick and Beth received prenatal counselling on what to expect with a baby born so early, they were given a 0% chance of survival by our neonatology team," said Richards neonatologist at Childrens Minnesota, Dr Stacy Kern. However, depending on the circumstances, some babies born before 24 weeks also may survive, although the chances are even lower. The earliest premature baby to survive after delivery is now a healthy toddler. The couple said. Curtis Means, the now 16-month-old toddler has become the world's most premature baby to survive. Their strength and ability to stay positive and hopeful even during the most stressful and difficult times was inspiring - Dr Stacy Kern, Childrens Minnesota neonatologist. Smith PB, Ambalavanan N, Li L, et al. That was a special moment for me, Travers said.Curtis was delivered exactly a month after the previous record holder, Richard Hutchinson from Wisconsin, who was born at a gestational age of 21 weeks 2 days, or 131 days premature on June 5, 2020, Guinness World Records said. We cant wait to see what the future holds for you. Of course, setting records was the last thing on the mind of his mother and the doctors at the time of his delivery. Dr Sims wasnt the only one blown away by this unique case. Guinness officially recognized Richard as the world's most premature baby" to survive on his first birthday on June 5. The 26-year-old, from Alness in the Scottish Highlands, was told her baby was "not viable" early on in her pregnancy. It's a way we can share his story to raise awareness about premature births," Hutchinson's parents revealed. Beth and Rick Hutchinson with Richard on the day he graduated from the NICU. The Guardian. James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill (both Canada), on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 128 days premature and weighing 624 g (1 lb 6 oz). Anesth Analg. The baby was so small that he could fit into the palm of a hand. That child, James Elgin Gill, previously held the world record that now belongs to. According to Colm Travers, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology at UAB, the team was able to take Curtis off the ventilator when he was around three months old. Dr. Colm Travers, co-director of the hospitals Golden Week Program for extremely preterm infants, was the first person to suspect that Curtis gestational age could set a world record. James Elgin Gill born at 21 weeks and 5 days gestation in Canada officially became the earliest premature baby born in 1987. Each day, I watched mothers walk in dazed, confused, crying, laughing, smiling, or sleeping slumped in a chair, as their . The most premature baby was James Elgin Gill (Canada), born to Brenda and James Gill on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 128 days premature, he weighed 624 g (1 lb 6 oz). According to experts, many babies born so prematurely have slim chances of survival. According to Guinness, in 1978, a Canadian couple delivered a baby boy at 21 weeks and five days.That child, James Elgin Gill, previously held the world record that now belongs to Richard. He spent 275 days in the hospital, where he was removed from a ventilator after three months and discharged in April. "I knew in my gut that this baby was a survivor and I was determined that he was going to live. Pediatrics. More about James Elgin Gill Less about James Elgin . At 24 weeks a foetus is considered viable, meaning doctors will intervene as their organs are mature enough to give them a chance of surviving. In the last month, guidance has changed - suggesting that doctors should consider saving the lives of babies born as early as 22 weeks. Ms Mcmillan said: "What I want is for other women to hear my story and know that they should listen to their gut. It has doubtlessly been a tough year for the Hutchinson family. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Also in the running is a German. Now in November which is aptly Prematurity Awareness Month Curtis is about to see in what would have been his first birthday (11 November) had he gone to full term. In certain US states, you can't call a baby a baby until 20 weeks gestation. 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