Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Is Miami preemie really the youngest?

Amillia was born after 21 weeks, 6 days. But I recall reports of younger survivors.

James Gill, 19 weeks, 1987.

Here (scroll down) is a list of preemies:

  • Marcus Richardson - 19 weeks, 6 days - 780 gm - Jan. '72 - (University Hosp., Cincinnati)
  • Melissa Cameron - 20 weeks - 450 gm - Dec. '83 - (Sault Ste. Marie Hosp., Cincinnati Enquirer)
  • Kenya King - 21 weeks - 510 gm - June '85 - (Med. World News, Nov. 11, 1985, p. 119)
  • Suzanne South - 21 weeks, 2 days - 644 gm - July '71 -(Bethesda Hosp., Cincinnati)
  • Kelly Thorman - 21 weeks - 596 gm - March '71 - (St. Vincent Hosp., Toledo)
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