The most premature surviving baby was born at 21 weeks
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A Texas girl born 21 weeks and four days into her mother's pregnancy is believed to be the most premature surviving baby ever reported.
A Texas girl born 21 weeks and four days into her mother's pregnancy is believed to be the most premature surviving baby ever reported.
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Premature births: Baby born at 22 weeks survives against odds
Minnesota Preemie Who Was Given 0% Chance of Survival Has Turned 1
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World's most premature baby to survive is a boy born at 21 weeks and 1 day
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Preterm birth - Wikipedia
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Premature Survival Rates By Week
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Premature Babies May Survive at 22 Weeks if Treated, Study Finds - The New York Times
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World's most premature baby, born at 21 weeks, celebrates first birthday
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Smallest EVER preemie baby survivor: Lyla Stensrud born 21 weeks one pound look at her now
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Born at 21 weeks, this preschooler is the most premature baby to survive