This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He currently holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most premature baby. "When Rick and Beth received prenatal counselling on what to expect with a baby born so early, they were given a 0% chance of survival by our neonatology team," said Richards neonatologist at Childrens Minnesota, Dr Stacy Kern. 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. But that doesn't mean babies born earlier than that won't survive. At 24 weeks the survival rate goes up to 40-70 per cent. The earliest premature baby to survive after delivery is now a healthy toddler. The consultant and I didn't see eye to eye. James was born to Brenda and James Gill in Ottawa at a gestational age of 21 weeks . 2012;9:28. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-9-28, Brazier M, Archard D. Letting babies die. 15 Million preterm births annually: what has changed this year? "They didn't make any improvement. She added: "It was a really frightening time, I was told that my baby would likely need to be delivered, and again Raigmore told me that my baby would not survive.". Taylor A. His discharge from the hospital was only made possible with a tailored course of medication and special equipment such as bottled oxygen and a feeding tube, but it was nevertheless a major milestone on his extraordinary journey. Tragically, she passed away just a day after birth. A Population Reference Bureau (PRB) report states that over 14% of black women have premature births compared to 9% of white women. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. The worlds most premature baby" to survive recently celebrated his first birthday, according to Guinness World Records. That was a special moment for me. James E. Gill (1901-1980), scientist, teacher, explorer and mine developer James Elgin Gill (born 1987), world's most premature baby Jim Gill (1865-1923), American baseball player Jimmy Gill (1894-1964), English footballer of the 1910s, and 1920s James Gill (footballer, born 1903), English footballer of the 1930s Being able to finally take Curtis home and surprise my older children with their younger brother is a moment I will always remember, Butler said. He has come a long way and is doing amazing.". ABC News. Women should not need to fight for every single treatment.". "He is truly the world's N=1 baby," Sims said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "It doesnt feel real," admitted Beth, when asked how it feels to have broken such a long-unchallenged record. There is an import. Over here, a foetus is not a considered person with rights in the eyes of the law until birth. And now he resides in a . "But we're happy. I couldnt help but squeeze him and tell him how proud I was of him. I knew the first few weeks of Richards life would be very difficult, but I felt that if he could make it through that, he would be a survivor," neonatologist at Childrens Minnesota, Dr Stacy Kern told Guinness Book of World Records. "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. 2012;129(6):e1508-16. Dr Kern considers herself lucky to have played a part in Richards record-breaking story. Dr Kern told us, "The day Richard was discharged from the NICU was such a special day. James beat all of the odds, growing to be a healthy adult. The team at UAB believed that Curtis may be the youngest baby born to survive in the world and, with Butlers permission, reached out to Guinness World Records. In the last month, guidance has changed - suggesting that doctors should consider saving the lives of babies born as early as 22 weeks. ABC News. 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 was 128 days premature (21 weeks and 5 days gestation) and weighed 1 pound 6. Andrea Rice is an award-winning journalist and a freelance writer, editor, and fact-checker specializing in health and wellness. 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. It can't have any legal rights of its own until it's been born and has a separate existence from the mother. In certain US states, you can't call a baby a baby until 20 weeks gestation. "He showed initially that he responded to oxygen, his heart rate went up, his numbers went up" Dr Sims informed us. 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. TRUSTING a doctor's advice is something instilled in us all. James was expected to die at birth, however, he survived and in 2006 was a healthy teenager headed off to college. 6oz) at birth, James Elgin Gill was born on the 20th May 1987 to Brenda and Jim, only 21 weeks into their pregnancy. We have a fantastic team of nurses, practitioners, therapists and doctors, who are all heavily involved with taking care of our tiny babies Dr Colm Travers,assistant professor in the UAB Division of Neonatology. "He weighed 11.9 ounces and fit into one hand," Hutchinson, whose due date was in October 2020, told TODAY Parents. Los Angeles Times. Reprod Health. The youngest age for a baby to survive is 21 weeks and five days, and that record is shared by Frieda Mangold of Germany, and James Elgin Gill of Canada. . This allows the parents to hold their babies and cherish what little time they may have together.. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This time there were serious consequences. "We are working on getting him off all of them, but it takes time. Today, Hutchinson describes her son as "happy and fairly healthy," and says celebrating his first birthday was a milestone she wasn't sure she'd see come to pass. After 13 months of intensive neonatal care, this baby went home weighing about 14 pounds. Curtis' survival is a testament to the advances made in medical care for premature babies in the last 30 years. She lives in a small beach town on the Atlantic coast of Florida with her husband and two kids. Rumasia's twin sister Hiba was more than twice her size, at 1 pound 4 ounces and 12 inches long. Ive been doing this almost 20 years, but Ive never seen a baby this young be as strong as he was. ", "I think Richards story has inspired so many people around the world and I think we will all continue to learn from him. Get notified real-time about the topics you like. Chicago Tribune. At the time of her birth onAugust 30, 2011, Melinda Star Guido became the second smallest baby in the U.S. and the world's third-smallest baby to survive long enough to leave the hospital. It was odd, surreal, and completely out of my control. 1987 - Most premature baby. Instead, the baby girl, Kwek Yu Xuan, weighed only 7.5 ounces. 2012;379(9832):2162-72. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60820-4, Kinney MV, Lawn JE, Howson CP, Belizan J. 2012;129(1):e174-e178. She had suffered a severe bleed and consultants explained that because her cervix was opening, the baby wasn't viable. ", All images courtesy of Rick and Beth Hutchinson. His record was broken in 2014. Miami-born Amillia Taylor was born at just under 22 weeks gestation in October 2006. It was a difficult journey, but I am grateful for the UAB team and their constant support. "[] The have both amazed me and they continue to amaze me. Gill's record stood for over 30 . N Engl J Med. Mum's question to me was: 'Can we give my babies a chance? Abortions in England, Wales and Scotland tend to be carried out before 24 weeks of pregnancy. 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. "We have not been contacted and would certainly want to look into it. Long-term follow-up of 2 newborns with a combined birth weight of 540 grams. That child, James Elgin Gill, previously held the world record that now belongs to. Im tired already!" James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, at 21 weeks. He survived and is quite healthy. What makes a Guinness World Records title? Despite the odds, Curtis, who required around-the-clock care for months, excelled in treatment and became stronger with time. She and her partner Sam MacLennan named him Sam. 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. The UK operates a little differently to the US when it comes to the legal rights of unborn babies. 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. Richard celebrated his milestone birthday at home with his parents and other loved ones, according to Guinness. His record was broken. I agree with them. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. He has three siblings, the eldest of which love to help out with day-to-day care such as bathtime, getting dressed and feeding. We'll use the information you provide us to contact you via email about our relevant content, products and services. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Andrea Mabry/University. His birth weight was an incredibly miniscule 1 pound and 6 ounces. 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. For specialist treatment, Ms Mcmillan was moved to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital where she went on to deliver a small but healthy 2lbs 2oz baby boy on June 10. According to Guinness, in 1978, a Canadian couple delivered a baby boy at 21 weeks and five days.That child, James Elgin Gill, previously held the world record that now belongs to Richard. Similarly, Amillia Taylor was born at just under 22 weeks in October 2006. Richard Hutchinson was born on June 5, 2020, when his mother, Beth Hutchinson, was just 21 weeks and two days pregnant. Sadly, CAsya died the following day, but her brother who weighed a mere 14.8 ounces at birth made it, setting a new world record. 2015;372(19):1801-11. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1410689. ", Rick and Beth fought for Richard day after day and never stopped advocating for their baby through it all. The little baby celebrated his first birthday on June 5. "Tom" was delivered in June 2009 at 25 weeks gestation. 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. You know in the back of your mind that his odds weren't great.". The babies above have all had remarkable outcomes, and many show few major developmental delays. James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill (both Canada), on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 128 days premature and weighing 624 g (1 lb 6 oz). We were in uncharted territory Dr Brian Sims, professor of Pediatrics at UAB Hospital. ", "They didnt know if he was going to survive so they just told me to keep on praying" Chelly Butler, Curtis' mother. I feel so blessed and honoured that I was the neonatologist on service the week Richard was born. 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. Woman with killer infectious disease arrested and 'forced into treatment', Survivors of NDEs reveal what it's like to 'die' - and it's not distressing, Moment baby is given a vape to inhale by mum - who lashes out at mum shamers, Flu warning to pregnant women as virus 'increases risk of birth defects', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Linzi Mcmillan with baby Sam who she was told 'wasn't viable', Linzi, 26, holds baby Sam - who she believes wouldn't be here today if she hadn't pushed for a cervical stitch, The Sun spent a day on the neonatal intensive care unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary meeting premature babies and their families. Richard officially surpassed the previous record set by James Elgin Gill, who was born at 21 weeks and 5 days, a record that has been beaten by a mere three days. "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.". She is now living at home with her family in California. This breaks a three-and-a-half-century record. "Tom" is notable because most of the other very small babies who have survived are girls. "I knew the first few weeks of Richards life would be very difficult, but I felt that if he could make it through that, he would be a survivor.". Between 22 and 24 weeks gestation is considered the very earliest age of survival for preemies. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 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. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. While, sadly, all preemies will not have the positive outcomes of those listed above, some will. It is important to note that these babies, although they were all very small, were born at 23 weeks gestation or later. When she isn't writing, she can be found at the beach or exploring Florida's theme parks with her family. He weighed 275 grams, just over 9.7 ounces. This time there were serious consequences. 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. 2007;33(3):125-6. doi:10.1136/jme.2006.020099, Glass HC, Costarino AT, Stayer SA, Brett CM, Cladis F, Davis PJ. Before him, James Elgin Gill of Canada, born on May 20, 1987 at 128 days premature, had held the record for 34 years. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The octuplets are now in sixth grade. More often than not, this is the cutoff used when trying to save the life of a preterm infant. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-2216, Rysavy MA, Li L, Bell EF, et al. At birth, Rumaisa weighed just 8.6 ounces (244 grams)about the size of a small cell phone. She said: "I was hysterical, this was my third baby and I felt so unsupported. Richard was born at a gestational age of 21 weeks 2 days, making him 131 days premature. Despite a due date of 13 October 2020, Beth experienced medical complications and unexpectedly went into labour almost four months earlier than anticipated. Lawn JE, Davidge R, Paul VK, et al. Please confirm by clicking the link in the email to be added to our mailing list. She had suffered a severe bleed and consultants explained that because her cervix was opening, the baby wasn't viable. Previously, the statement said, the record for the most premature birth was held by James Elgin Gill from Canada. We do not know what all the future will hold for Curtis since there is no one else like him. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm, according to a 2012 analysis published in Lancet. 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. Curtis Zy-Keith Means, now 16 months old, has set a new world record for the worlds most premature baby to survive. But we're happy. 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. 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