After a 13-month stay in hospital, she was discharged on July 9, and is believed to be the world’s tiniest baby to survive a premature birth.
The previous record holder, according to the Tiniest Babies Registry by the University of Iowa, was a girl born in the United States in December 2018, weighing 245g. But on June 8 last year, Wong, who works as an administrative assistant in insurance, felt abdominal pains and was rushed to NUH. She underwent an emergency caesarean section, as she was found to have pre-eclampsia, or high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Yu Xuan’s condition was so frail that she had to be placed on a ventilator to help her breathe because her lungs were not well developed. A newborn diaper was too big and covered her whole body. The care team sourced for vendors that could bring in diapers that would fit her.
Despite all difficulties, Yu Xuan emerged as a strong-will baby, determined to be much stronger than any ordinary babies.
It really wet my eyes every time i read stories like that. Its not easy being new parents of premature baby with all kinds of conditions and let alone having to deal with all the ins and outs from hospital during this difficult time. All the best and stay strong.