'", We have never been able to bring a baby that young to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit so [Curtis] was literally the first of his kind. While, sadly, all preemies will not have the positive outcomes of those listed above, some will. Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Born in July 2020, exactly one month after the previous worlds most premature baby, Curtis Zy-Keith Means from Alabama, USA, would go on to make history. "The health board has systems in place to investigate and learn from any adverse events which do occur.". Guinness World Records 2010. He was the youngest baby anyone had worked with, but we are a level 4 RNICU and knew we had the resources and expertise to support Curtis and his mom, Sumita Gray, an RNICU nurse on Curtis team, also said in a statement. ", "I think Richards story has inspired so many people around the world and I think we will all continue to learn from him. At birth, Rumaisa weighed just 8.6 ounces (244 grams)about the size of a small cell phone. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Curtis Means and his twin CAsya had a less than 1 percent chance to survive after they were born to Michelle Chelly Butler at UAB Hospital in Birmingham on July 5, 2020. 2012;379(9832):2162-72. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60820-4, Kinney MV, Lawn JE, Howson CP, Belizan J. James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill (all Canada) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at a gestational age of 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on 20 May 1987. 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. He set a record when he was born for the world's most premature baby. Chicago Tribune. Curtis celebrated his first birthday on July 5. 20 James was born so early that he was expected to die at birth orif he survivedto have multiple and severe handicaps. TRUSTING a doctor's advice is something instilled in us all. A verification email has been sent to you. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Smith PB, Ambalavanan N, Li L, et al. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. We were in uncharted territory Dr Brian Sims, professor of Pediatrics at UAB Hospital. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Assistant professor within UAB's Division of Neonatology Dr Colm Travers is co-director of the hospitals Golden Week Program for extremely preterm infants. Cases of Survival of Extremely Premature Infants. Andrea Mabry/University. Born September 19, 2004, Rumaisa Rahman and her fraternal twin sister Hiba were born at 25 weeks and 6 days gestation, about 15 weeks before their due date. There was something special about Curtis, he said. Women should not need to fight for every single treatment.". "Were still surprised about it. The stories of these preemies may give you hope or solace if you have a pre-term infant or are a risk for pre-term labor and delivery. The title for world's most premature baby was previously held by James Elgin Gill of Ottawa, who was delivered in May 1987 at a gestational age of 21 weeks and five days. Her NICU team called her progress miraculous. Curtis, or "Poodie" as his family also call him, celebrated his first birthday on 5 July 2021. They face high odds of having some level of disability or developmental impairment, such as cerebral palsy, visual impairment, hearing impairment, or cognitive delays. His record was broken. He has come a long way and is doing amazing.". He was born at just 21 weeks and one day. After 13 months of intensive neonatal care, this baby went home weighing about 14 pounds. He wasnt completely out of the woods, though, still requiring regular check-ups and relying on a few pieces of assistive equipment day to day. In July, Britain's most premature baby to survive, Amelia Hope Burden . The 2001 Guinness Book of Records lists the most premature baby as James Elgin Gill, born in Canada at 128 days premature, but weighing 21 grams - 7.4oz - more than Christopher. But Linzi Mcmillan claims that if she had listened to medical experts her baby wouldn't be alive today. Before meeting with a consultant, she says the staff member suggested that she asked for a surgical procedure, known as a cervical stitch. "Although I am not well educated and I am from poor background I found my voice to stick up for myself and my unborn baby. As you might expect, the first couple of months were the most challenging. James beat all of the odds, growing to be a healthy adult. Long-term follow-up of 2 newborns with a combined birth weight of 540 grams. Curtis Zy-Keith Means was born on July 5, 2020, weighing just . "But we're happy. It can't have any legal rights of its own until it's been born and has a separate existence from the mother. They took the time to educate me and made sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. If I had listened to the consultants I would not have baby Sam now. They shouldn't take no for an answer. The news was devastating to the couple, who struggled with fertility issues for several years. ", All images courtesy of Rick and Beth Hutchinson. Little Richard Hutchinson has defied the odds as the world's most premature baby to ever survive and earlier this month, he celebrated a major milestone with his first birthday. We do not know what all the future will hold for Curtis since there is no one else like him. ABC News. 15 million babies are born premature worldwide each year. James was born so early that he was expected to die at birth orif he survivedto have multiple and severe handicaps. The "miracle baby" finally celebrated his first birthday on June 5, as GWC recognized him officially as the most premature baby to ever survive, surpassing a 35-year record held by James Elgin . James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, at 21 weeks. Now, Hutchinson has broken the Guinness record to become the world's premature baby to survive. This meant that Rick and Beth made the journey every single day across the state border from their home in St Croix County, Wisconsin, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to spend as much time as they could with their son. The survival gap between high versus low-income countries is getting wider. Beth and Rick Hutchinson with Richard on the day he graduated from the NICU. But I was not alone. The youngest baby to survive was born at 21 weeks and the record of the world's most premature baby belongs to James Elgin Gill; a Canadian boy born at just 21 weeks 5 days. "We're still surprised about it. The medical professionals who cared for the baby at the hospital had to improvise when taking care of Yu Xuan as many of their normal tools and techniques were too big for the baby's small body. "I knew in my gut that this baby was a survivor and I was determined that he was going to live. One of the world's smallest surviving baby boys at the time of his birth is a German baby nicknamed "Tom Thumb," because his parents prefer to keep his identity private. Guinness says he was born at 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on May 20 . Now at 16 months old, Curtis is happy and healthy. "Most importantly they should never lose their voice. That was a special moment for me. "I think we both worried," said Beth. She was 9.8 inches long. A record-breaking baby girl who was born at just 21 weeks and five days has spent Easter at home with her delighted parents after spending five months in neonatal care. Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse in a tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. "They are a creation of God and I have watched them develop outside the womb," said Hernandez on her daughters. He added they could not comment on individual cases but that risk assessment is undertaken by doctors and midwives on a case by case basis and throughout pregnancy. He set a record when he was born for world's most premature baby - and beat all the odds, growing into a healthy adult. In early December 2020, after more than half a year at the NICU, he was given the all-clear to leave the hospital and head home. She lives in a small beach town on the Atlantic coast of Florida with her husband and two kids. James Elgin Gill, born in 1987 in Canada was the earliest premature birth in the world - being born 128 days early at 21 weeks, 5 days gestation, and weighing 1lb 6oz. Born at just 21 weeks and weighing less than a pound, doctors at Children's Minnesota in Minneapolis gave Richard a 0% chance of survival. after her mother suffered from high blood pressure and preeclampsia. For these babies to survive, they require access to many medical resources. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. "He is truly the world's N=1 baby," Sims said. I agree with them. doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0039. His bright blue eyes and smile get me every time - Beth Hutchinson. That child, James Elgin Gill, previously held the world record that now belongs to. James was born to Brenda and James Gill in Ottawa at a gestational age of 21 weeks . HuffPost. Always has a smile on the adorable little face of his. If I had listened to the consultants I would not have baby Sam now. James' parents were told he had no chance of survival. 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Rumasia's twin sister Hiba was more than twice her size, at 1 pound 4 ounces and 12 inches long. However, when Ms Mcmillan was 20 weeks pregnant she was in a car crash and had to be rushed to hospital again. Despite a due date of 13 October 2020, Beth experienced medical complications and unexpectedly went into labour almost four months earlier than anticipated. Baby . IE 11 is not supported. "[] The have both amazed me and they continue to amaze me. The organization says Richard Scott William Hutchinson was brought into the world early when his mother, Beth, experienced medical complications and unexpectedly went into labor on June 5, 2020. TRUSTING a doctor's advice is something instilled in us all. The issue is that the journey is different for every baby we care for and there are often roadblocks along the way which impede progress. "It was very stressful. We're thankful that he's here with us.". Curtis spent 275 days (close to nine months) in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) before he was discharged. In certain US states, you can't call a baby a baby until 20 weeks gestation. Tumposky E. Tiny Melinda, one of world's smallest newborns, beating odds, might go home soon. 1:38. "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. "The first month they werent even sure he was going to make it," Beth revealed. Curtis is the first baby to survive at 21 weeks of pregnancy, breaking the record set by James Elgin Gill in 1987 when he was born at 128 days, as well as the record set by Sandy Lee Williams in 1978. I was told that because my cervix was opening my baby was not viable. Much of his body was still developing, including his skin, hands, ears, and feet. Dr Kern believes Rick and Beths dedication played a key part in their sons success. However, inspired by their sons own resilience, they made sure they were allowed access and were continuously kept informed of the latest developments. Before Richard became the record holder, James Elgin Gill of Ottawa held the record for three-and-a-half decades. She was born at 24 weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. She had suffered a severe bleed and consultants explained that because her cervix was opening, the baby wasn't viable. By Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN A full-term pregnancy is usually 40 weeks, making the siblings about 19 weeks premature. Weighing a mere 340 g (11.9 oz) about the same as a can of soup, or one-tenth of the average weight for a full-term newborn the initial prognosis for Richard Scott William Hutchinson was far from optimistic. 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. We'll use the information you provide us to contact you via email about our relevant content, products and services. 2012;129(6):e1508-16. We were determined to see him go home., Curtis was discharged from the hospital on April 6, 2021. "We do not know what all the future will hold for Curtis since there is no one else like him. James' eyes were still fused shut." Then I found this: 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. J Med Ethics. "Richard is the youngest baby I have ever had the honour to care for. James Elgin Gill born at 21 weeks and 5 days gestation in Canada officially became the earliest premature baby born in 1987. Curtis Zy-Keith Means, now 16 months old, has set a new world record for the worlds most premature baby to survive. Chicago Tribune. "Ive been doing this almost 20 years but Ive never seen a baby this young be as strong as he was There was something special about Curtis.". The previous record for most premature baby belonged to Richard Hutchinson, who was born 131 days premature on June 5, 2020. Chiu A. The former most premature baby to survive, Richard Hutchinson, enjoying his first birthday cake The Hutchinsons have only the highest admiration and gratitude for the doctors and nurses who cared for Richard at Childrens Minnesota. Manage Settings I cant even put into words how amazing that feels. "He weighed 11.9 ounces and fit into one hand," Hutchinson, whose due date was in October 2020, told TODAY Parents. FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. The world's youngest. And before Richard, the record had remained unbroken for 34 years. Richard Hutchinson was born on June 5, 2020, when his mother, Beth Hutchinson, was just 21 weeks and two days pregnant. Malone T. Years later, tiniest U.S. babies mature into typical kids. 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. 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. The proud mom told Guinness World Records that Curtis or Poodie, as his family calls him is now very active., Dr. Brian Sims, the neonatologist who oversaw the delivery, told Guinness World Records that he had never seen a premature baby so strong.. Taylor A. Born in 1989, Madeline Mann was born at 26 weeks. Between 22 and 24 weeks gestation is considered the very earliest age of survival for preemies. On top of all the natural worry and stress of knowing that the chances were stacked against their child, COVID-19 meant they could not stay overnight with Richard or share some of the visiting duties with other family members. At 24 weeks the survival rate goes up to 40-70 per cent. While the rupture of the membranes may not be followed by labor, usually delivery is indicated as infection ( chorioamnionitis) is a serious threat to both fetus and mother. In the United States, incredible advances in neonatal intensive care have allowed for the survival of smaller and younger babies. The standard gestational period for a baby is 40 weeks. A baby boy born at 21 weeks has been named in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most premature baby to have ever survived. The title was previously held by James Elgin Gill, who was born at 128 days premature in Ottawa, Canada, in 1987. . The book currently lists a baby born at 147 days in 1983 in San Diego, Calif., as the most premature infant to survive. Instead, the baby girl, Kwek Yu Xuan, weighed only 7.5 ounces. "My consultant told me she was unable to perform a suture stitch, and I was given pessaries to try to halt the cervix opening. Tips for coping with the NICU experience The age of viability is usually considered to be 24 weeks of gestation. These babies were some of the smallest to survive. "I think that helped him get through this because he knew he could count on us.". She and her partner Sam MacLennan named him Sam. Before both Means and Hutchinson, the record was held for over three decades by James Elgin Gill, who was born 128 days premature in 1987. Biemer J. Tiniest baby thrives on her 1st birthday. It was a difficult journey, but I am grateful for the UAB team and their constant support. We typically advise for compassionate care in situations of such extremely preterm births. 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. The standard gestational period for a baby is 40 weeks. James Elgin Gill, born in 1987 in Canada was the earliest premature birth in the world - being born 128 days early at 21 weeks, 5 days gestation, and weighing 1lb 6oz. Curtis mom, Michelle Butler, gave birth on July 5, 2020 at 21 weeks at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital (UAB). doi:10.1186/1742-4755-10-S1-S5. Photo credits: Left - Michelle Butler, Right - Andrea Mabry, FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. After a bit of research, she learned Richard was indeed the world's most premature baby, beating out a record that stood for nearly four decades. But that doesn't mean babies born earlier than that won't survive. Select your child's age in months to begin tracking their development. He was born 5-month premature to Beth Hutchinson and weighed less than half a kilogram.The baby was so small that he could fit into the palm of a hand. Rumaisa and her twin were delivered early because their mom suffered from severe preeclampsia, which can cause babies to be smaller than average for their gestational age (as can being a twin). It is believed James was born 145 days into Mrs. Gill's pregnancy, but that is something which the Gills, of Maitland, Ontario, and their doctor will have to verify, said Smith. Although she needed oxygen at hospital discharge, she is otherwise healthy today. Dr Sims wasnt the only one blown away by this unique case. "I knew in my gut that this baby was a survivor and I was determined that he was going to live. Of those that are born before 28 weeks, many do not survive. Christopher underwent weeks of oxygen therapy and had two hernia operations, spending the first five months of his life in the hospital. On May 20, 1987, James Elgin Gill was born in Canad, at a gestational age of 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature. We've received your submission. Richard saw in his first birthday at home with his parents and other relations; both Beth and Rick come from large families. "We made sure we were there to give him support," Rick said. The little baby celebrated his first birthday on June 5. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Melinda was born at 24 weeks because her mom had developed high blood pressure during her pregnancy. Dr Kern considers herself lucky to have played a part in Richards record-breaking story. Miami-born Amillia Taylor was born at just under 22 weeks gestation in October 2006. An NHS Highland spokesman said: "We regularly monitor maternity services across our board area to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality, safe care to pregnant women and their babies. Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse in a tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He stunned and shocked those involved - fighting and surviving against the greatest of odds. Answer: Since our goal in the NICU is to return EVERY admitted baby to their home everything we do is a step closer to achieving that goal. 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. Beth's husband Rick held discussions with doctors and allowed them to carry out the delivery procedure. "Having this record is a blessing that he has accomplished and Im thankful that [Guinness World Records] accepted him.". She delivered Curtis, who weighed 14.8 ounces at birth, and his twin CAsya Means, 132 days premature (close to 19 weeks early). CAsya, however, did not respond to the treatment and passed away a day after her birth. Reprod Health. Washington Post. Baby Richard's road was a rocky one: The newborn spent four months in the NICU followed by another month in the hospital preparing to come home. "We love the staff that took care of our son, and wish we could share him with them all the time. He spent 275 days in the hospital, where he was removed from a ventilator after three months and discharged in April. . James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. Chelly told us with a grin when asked about her sons energy levels. 6oz) at birth, James Elgin Gill was born on the 20th May 1987 to Brenda and Jim, only 21 weeks into their pregnancy. We would encourage the family to get in touch with our lead midwife so we can investigate this properly. 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 . The details of their births and survival give lessons on the risks and care needed for these babies. Lancet. Muraskas JK, Rau BJ, Castillo PR, Gianopoulos J, Boyd LAC. And at least two babies have survived at 21 weeks. 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Today, despite being small for her age, Baby Saybie continues to thrive with few known medical issues. 20 James was born so early that he was expected to die at birth orif he survivedto have multiple and severe handicaps. To put her tiny size in perspective, she weighed about as much as a large apple. A recent study found that more and more babies were surviving at 23 weeks, and a study before that found that babies as young as 22 weeks could survive with proper treatment. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before Richard became the record holder, James Elgin Gill of Ottawa held the record for three-and-a-half decades. Richard surpassed the record of James Elgin Gill, who Brenda and James Gill in Canada. After 275 days (about nine months) of being looked after by a huge team at the RNICU and the wider Women and Infants Center, it was determined that Curtis was fit enough to go home on 6 April 2021. The previous record was thought to be held by Canadian James Gill, who was also born 21 weeks and five days early, in 1987. She said: "I was hysterical, this was my third baby and I felt so unsupported. "His birthday was a blast we just had family over and had cake and ice cream. Herald Tribune. Then over the next several weeks, we were able to decrease the amount of support. Premature baby 'Tom Thumb' born at 25 weeks weighing half a pound survives. Dr Travers said: "The first thing that struck me when I saw Curtis was how tiny he was, how fragile his skin was. Over here, a foetus is not a considered person with rights in the eyes of the law until birth. He is truly the worlds N=1 baby, Sims said. Between-hospital variation in treatment and outcomes in extremely preterm infants. TIME. Since then doctors around the world have delivered a number of premature babies born between 21 to 37 weeks gestation period. He weighed in at a mere 1 pound, 6 ounces and was born at less than 18 weeks of gestation. "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. WHAT MAKES A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE? 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Kenna Moore was smaller than a soda can when she was born on January 9, 2012, at 9.6 ounces. James Elgin Gill James Elgin Gill (born on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Canada) was the earliest premature baby in the world. She used supplemental oxygen at home to treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and had to have surgery to repair a patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) and laser eye surgery for ROP. When he was about three months old, we were finally able to take him off the ventilator. Kenna Moore, baby born smaller than a soda can, goes home from hospital. Born about four months early, Guinness says the neonatology team at Childrens Minnesota hospital told Beth and Rick Hutchinson that their son had a 0% chance of survival. According to experts, many babies born so prematurely have slim chances of survival. Though she is smaller than other kids her age, she shows no other long-term effects from her premature birth. Terri Peters is a writer and editor for TODAY.com. The couple said. 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