A premature baby, smaller than his mother’s palm, fought for his life

A premature baby in the UK successfully fought for his life after being born at just 22 weeks of gestation. Austin Douglas was born a full 18 weeks early on March 31st. Doctors told his parents, Helen and Rhys, that his chances of survival were very slim.

Austin’s skin was so thin that his organs could be seen through it, and his ear holes had yet to form.

After weeks of specialist care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the baby is on the mend, and his parents will be able to take him home on his due date next month.

When Helen arrived at the hospital in March, she was told that her dilation was full and there was no way to stop the labor. Helen shared, “He’s been struggling since day one. I told the doctors that if he is born alive and well, I want them to make every effort to save his life.”

“His heartbeat is strong, and he can now breathe on his own. I have never prayed so much in my life.”

Source: babieshealthus.com