The most premature infant to survive, and therefore the youngest baby in terms of gestational age, is Curtis Means.
Details About Curtis Means
Curtis Means was born at 21 weeks and one day at UAB Hospital. Guinness World Records officially recognized him as the most premature infant to survive.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Curtis Means |
| Birth Location | UAB Hospital |
| Gestational Age | 21 weeks and 1 day |
| Record | Most premature infant to survive |
| Date Recognized | November 10, 2021 |
Understanding Prematurity
- Prematurity refers to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation.
- Babies born extremely prematurely, like Curtis, face significant health challenges.
- Advancements in neonatal care have improved survival rates for these very premature infants.
Curtis Means' story provides hope and highlights the medical progress made in neonatal care.
