What Is the Smallest Baby Ever Born and How Did They Survive?
Discover the story of Saybie, the smallest baby ever born weighing 8.6 ounces, and learn about her remarkable survival at 23 weeks gestation.
Video transcript
The smallest baby ever born weighed just 8.6 ounces (245 grams) and was born at 23 weeks and 3 days gestation. The baby, named Saybie, was born in December 2018 in San Diego, California, and was able to survive and grow healthier under intensive medical care.
Questions and answers
What was the birth weight of the smallest baby ever born?
The smallest baby ever born weighed just 8.6 ounces (245 grams).
How premature was the smallest baby ever born?
The smallest baby was born at 23 weeks and 3 days gestation.
What factors helped the smallest baby ever born to survive?
Intensive medical care and specialized neonatal treatment helped the smallest baby, Saybie, to survive and grow healthier.
Where was the smallest baby ever born?
The smallest baby was born in San Diego, California in December 2018.
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