Premature Birth Support Group

Premature birth is defined medically as childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation. About 12 percent of babies in the United States are born prematurely each year. The shorter the term of pregnancy is, the greater the risks of complications. Infants born prematurely are at a greater risk for developing serious health problems such as cerebral palsy,...

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Smallest Baby

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Here is a link to a news story about a baby who is believed to be the worlds smallest.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002127003_tinybaby22.html
meme88
meme88
wow!! in wait she was smaller then me in inches I think were pretty close my dad always said i fit rite in his hand..when they were able to put there hand by me
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I am trying to work out conversion from ounces to grams. My sone was only 800grams at birth. i just wanted to know if he was bigger or smaller
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Another example that miracles do happen!
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