With a history of infertility, Ms. Ally (34 years old, in Poland) has to use assisted reproduction. And fortunately, the first time she performed in vitro fertilization (IVF), she had twins. Happy with the joy of preparing to become a father and mother for the first time, Alry and her husband try to maximize pregnancy. However, peacefully after more than 24 weeks of pregnancy, she was hospitalized in a state of emergency with signs of threatened preterm birth.

The ability to keep the pregnancy in the mother’s body is no longer there, it is necessary to be reincarnated immediately, although trying very hard, it is very difficult to ensure a “round mother and square child” birth. Danger threatens the lives of 2 babies right after birth.

On the morning of November 25, 2022, 2 extremely premature babies, 1 boy and 1 girl, were born after 24 weeks and 5 days in the womb, weighing only 600g and 700g. After birth, the two babies did not cry, had no reflexes, and had a slow heart rate. With close coordination and preparation in advance, neonatal intensive care doctors were on duty right in the delivery room, immediately resuscitated, intubated 2 babies and quickly transferred to the ward. Neonatal resuscitation with specialized equipment.

More than three miraculous months of a baby girl born more than 24 weeks prematurely weighing only 700g – 1

This is a special and difficult case. Babies born extremely prematurely (under 28 weeks of gestation) and with low birth weight (under 1,000g) have many potential neonatal risks such as asphyxia, respiratory failure, brain and lung hemorrhage, intestinal necrosis, infection, and metabolic disorders. , hemolysis… Therefore, doctors have to apply many measures at the same time such as incubator, mechanical ventilation through endotracheal tube, surfactant pump, complete intravenous nutrition, antibiotics, vasopressors… through intravenous catheter umbilical cord, and place the umbilical artery for continuous blood pressure monitoring.

However, due to extremely premature birth and very low birth weight, the boy’s health was extremely weak, after 2 days of resistance, his condition deteriorated rapidly, unable to sustain life.

The Neonatal Resuscitation Department closely monitors the health status of the remaining baby girl. With a special treatment regimen, doctors have applied at the same time modern methods with equipment for premature infants. In addition, the modes of light, noise, infection … are especially strictly controlled. Over 3 months of intensive care, the child’s condition gradually changed positively.

The girl was extubated and transferred to non-invasive ventilation. Gradually, the baby can eat breast milk exclusively through the nasogastric tube. Then the baby was weaned from the ventilator, switched to oxygen, and received complete oral nutrition. After more than 3 months of treatment, the baby grew steadily with a weight of 2.4 kg and was able to breastfeed on his own. The baby was discharged home in the joy of the family and the hospital collective in Poland.

The fact that the baby girl was born prematurely at just over 24 weeks old and weighing 700g was successfully raised by doctors as a miracle at the Hospital in Poland, bringing hope and special emotions to the family and the team. medical team. After more than three months of dedicated treatment and special care, the baby girl’s health has gradually changed positively.

Thanks to the application of modern measures and special attention from the Neonatal Resuscitation Department, the girl went through a difficult recovery and became healthier. Important advances in treatment include the baby’s transition from non-invasive mechanical ventilation to oxygen and from nasogastric feeding to exclusive oral feeding of breast milk.

With a stable weight of 2.4 kg and the ability to breastfeed on her own, the baby girl was finally discharged home. This is a huge win not only for her family, but also for the entire medical team and community.

This exceptional case is a testament to the progress and capabilities of modern medicine. It also emphasizes the importance of special care and love in preserving the lives of extremely premature infants. The baby girl and her family will continue their journey with joy and hope, with boundless gratitude and love for those who have helped and cared for her throughout her treatment.

This case is also a reminder to us of the importance of investing in medical research and training highly qualified medical staff. At the same time, it also encourages everyone to master the knowledge of newborn care and be ready to face emergencies so that we can save the lives of our beloved children.

The story of this premature baby girl will always be a touching and encouraging story for everyone. It is a testament to the power of love, hope and determination to overcome difficulties. Once again, it shows us how immeasurable and miraculous human life and power are.