This story has been shared 133,541 times. The Guinness-record-holding world's most premature baby celebrated his first birthday with an epic smash cake. Washington Post. He is truly the worlds N=1 baby, Sims said. Thank you, Richard, Beth and Rick for all you have taught us. Andrea Rice is an award-winning journalist and a freelance writer, editor, and fact-checker specializing in health and wellness. By Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN ", Rick and Beth fought for Richard day after day and never stopped advocating for their baby through it all. Always has a smile on the adorable little face of his. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. I agree with them. '", 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. Previously, the statement said, the record for the most premature birth was held by James Elgin Gill from Canada. The UK operates a little differently to the US when it comes to the legal rights of unborn babies. In the United States, incredible advances in neonatal intensive care have allowed for the survival of smaller and younger babies. The last baby with this distinction was James Elgin Gill, born in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, at 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, in May 1987. Blencowe H, Cousens S, Oestergaard MZ, et al. ", It takes a village to raise a child, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is no different. The standard gestational period for a baby is 40 weeks. And now he resides in a . James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at a gestational age of 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on 20 May 1987. Sadly, the abortion industry doesn't care much about science and viability. "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. 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.". But that doesn't mean babies born earlier than that won't survive. This surpasses a record that stood for three-and-a-half decades. More often than not, this is the cutoff used when trying to save the life of a preterm infant. 6oz) at birth, James Elgin Gill was born on the 20th May 1987 to Brenda and Jim, only 21 weeks into their pregnancy. There is an import. Gill was born at a gestational age of 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on 20 May 1987. It was a difficult journey, but I am grateful for the UAB team and their constant support. 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. What is the youngest baby to survive? According to Guinness, in 1978, a Canadian couple delivered a baby boy at 21 weeks and five days. Now, Hutchinson has broken the Guinness record to become the world's premature baby to survive. 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. Baby Saybie (who also had to be delivered early due to preeclampsia in her mother) is unusual in that she experienced very few of the medical complications many micro-preemies tend to have, such as issues with their lungs, heart, and brain. 2015;372(19):1801-11. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1410689. James Elgin Gill James Elgin Gill (born on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Canada) was the earliest premature baby in the world. However, depending on the circumstances, some babies born before 24 weeks also may survive, although the chances are even lower. "When he was going home, the feeling we had was of being privileged to have been able to take care of him and his mum. 1:38. "They didn't make any improvement. We would encourage the family to get in touch with our lead midwife so we can investigate this properly. The previous record for most premature baby belonged to Richard Hutchinson, who was born 131 days premature on June 5, 2020. James Elgin Gill was born to Brenda and James Gill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at a gestational age of 21 weeks 5 days, or 128 days premature, on 20 May 1987. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 10. She lives in a small beach town on the Atlantic coast of Florida with her husband and two kids. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. A full-term pregnancy is typically 40 weeks, or 280 days, making Curtis 132 days almost 19 weeks premature. However, her hopes were dashed when the medic told her there was nothing could be done for her. What makes a Guinness World Records title? But his mother said he is doing very well. "He is always surprising us all and making a mark on the world at a young age," she said. They took the time to educate me and made sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. After 183 days in the hospital, Kenna went home with feeding and oxygen tubes and is now a healthy little girl. Richard Hutchinson was born on June 5, 2020 when his mom, Beth Hutchinson, was just 21 weeks and two days pregnant. Between 22 and 24 weeks gestation is considered the very earliest age of survival for preemies. "Advocate for your child as much as you can. 1987 - Most premature baby. Premature baby 'Tom Thumb' born at 25 weeks weighing half a pound survives. "I knew in my gut that this baby was a survivor and I was determined that he was going to live. 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. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by visiting our unsubscribe page and providing your email address. He spent 275 days in the hospital, where he was removed from a ventilator after three months and discharged in April. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. They. "He is certainly my hero," a report in NBC News quoted his father Rick Hutchinson as saying. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The standard gestational period for a baby is 40 weeks. Bantam Books. Ive been doing this almost 20 years, but Ive never seen a baby this young be as strong as he was. Women should not need to fight for every single treatment.". Born at just 21 weeks, one day (148 days) at around 1 pm on July 5 last year; Curtis weighed less than a pound. 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. "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. At 24 weeks the survival rate goes up to 40-70 per cent. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, at 21 weeks. His record was broken in 2014. 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. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm, according to a 2012 analysis published in Lancet. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-10-S1-S5. James Elgin Gill was born on. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The premature baby was treated in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Minnesota hospital in Minneapolis . He set a record when he was born for the world's most premature baby. He set a record when he was born for world's most premature baby - and beat all the odds, growing into a healthy adult. His record was broken in 2014. 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. Between-hospital variation in treatment and outcomes in extremely preterm infants. 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. The world's youngest. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. "Richard is the youngest baby I have ever had the honour to care for. However, her hopes were dashed when the medic told her there was nothing could be done for her. A 16-month-old Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound when he was born at 21 weeks and one day has set a world record being named the most premature infant to survive, according to Guinness World Records. 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. Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse in a tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Before Richard became the record holder, James Elgin Gill of Ottawa held the record for three-and-a-half decades. Curtis spent 275 days (close to nine months) in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) before he was discharged. 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. James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on , around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. "He is truly the world's N=1 baby," Sims said. 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. Rochman B. Incredibly, worlds tiniest preterm babies are doing just fine. "I was eventually given another consultant and the stitch was put in place.". 2013;10(Suppl 1):S5. Taylor A. He has come a long way and is doing amazing.". These babies were some of the smallest to survive. James was expected to die at birth, however, he survived and in 2006 was a healthy teenager headed off to college. He was 128 days premature, and weighed just 624 g (1 lb 6oz). "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. Dr Kern believes Rick and Beths dedication played a key part in their sons success. When they found out she was pregnant in February 2020, "we were ecstatic," said Beth Hutchinson. November is aptly also Prematurity Awareness Month. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 5 June 2021 marked his first birthday a landmark for any child, but none more so than for "miracle baby" Richard. Of course, setting records was the last thing on the mind of his mother and the doctors at the time of his delivery. "We do not know what all the future will hold for Curtis since there is no one else like him. "It was really hard. When she isn't writing, she can be found at the beach or exploring Florida's theme parks with her family. Born too soon: Care for the preterm baby. "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. 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. Because Amillia was conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF), her gestational age can actually be pinpointed exactly. 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. Then over the next several weeks, we were able to decrease the amount of support. We were in uncharted territory Dr Brian Sims, professor of Pediatrics at UAB Hospital. The most premature baby was James Elgin Gill (Canada), born to Brenda and James Gill on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 128 days premature, he weighed 624 g (1 lb 6 oz). New Delhi: US doctors had predicted zero percent survival rate for the world's most premature baby Richard Scott William Hutchinson. When Beth and Rick Hutchinson (both USA) welcomed their son into the world on 5 June 2020 several months ahead of schedule he was so small that he could fit into the palm of one of their hands. 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. This breaks a three-and-a-half-century record. Abortions in England, Wales and Scotland tend to be carried out before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Curtis Zy-Keith Means was born on July 5, 2020, weighing just . 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. She is now living at home with her family in California. Tiny baby in Singapore, just 7.5 ounces, does home after 13 months in hospital. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. The consultant and I didn't see eye to eye. Before him, James Elgin Gill of Canada, born on May 20, 1987 at 128 days premature, had held the record for 34 years. Against all odds. According to our records, James Elgin Gill is possibly single . 2012;9:28. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-9-28, Brazier M, Archard D. Letting babies die. 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. Curtis Zy-Keith Means, born at 21 weeks, is the worlds most premature baby to survive. Curtis Zy-Keith Means | Image: Guinness World Records Key Highlights Curtis Zy-Keith Means weighed 420 grams when he was born at 21 weeks and 1 day in July 2020 To put her tiny size in perspective, she weighed about as much as a large apple. Hutchinson's parents fought hard to see their son survive the odds. 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. 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. Dr Sims wasnt the only one blown away by this unique case. Although he is now in the arms of his mom and dad at home, he still has a few health complications. 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. 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She and her partner Sam MacLennan named him Sam. He was also the first person to have a suspicion that Curtis 21-week 1-day gestational age could have set a world record, and he played a crucial role in helping Chelly with the record application process. They truly cared about my son and me.. "I was eventually given another consultant and the stitch was put in place.". 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. The earliest premature baby to survive after delivery is now a healthy toddler. 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Despite the odds, Curtis, who required around-the-clock care for months, excelled in treatment and became stronger with time. She had suffered a severe bleed and consultants explained that because her cervix was opening, the baby wasn't viable. Doctors expected the baby to weigh around 1.5 pounds. "The first month they werent even sure he was going to make it," Beth revealed. "They are the most amazing team," said Beth. Research published in the Journal of Medical Ethics observed a 26% to 44% chance of survival for babies born between 24 to 25 weeks. 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. At a mere 11.9 ounces, the baby was reportedly so small that he could fit in the palm of a hand. The 26-year-old, from Alness in the Scottish Highlands, was told her baby was "not viable" early on in her pregnancy. 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Reprod Health. "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.". It's a way we can share his story to raise awareness about premature births," Hutchinson's parents revealed. 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.". It can't have any legal rights of its own until it's been born and has a separate existence from the mother. But Linzi Mcmillan claims that if she had listened to medical experts her baby wouldn't be alive today. James Elgin Gill born at 21 weeks and 5 days gestation in Canada officially became the earliest premature baby born in 1987. "Tom" is notable because most of the other very small babies who have survived are girls. At such a young age, every extra day spent inside the womb is very valuable and helped these babies to mature beyond their small size. 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