The world's smallest baby has left hospital 13 months. Baby Kwek Yu Xuan weighed just 212 grams when she was born the Singapore National University Hospital June the 9th, 2020. She was born prematurely around 25 weeks. This is a lot earlier than the standard 40 weeks. She measured just 24 centimeters. When she was born, doctors gave her a "limited chance survival". She spent a year in hospital. Expert baby doctors did everything they could to keep Yu Xuan alive. Her doctors said: "We are happy the little fighter and her family, and proud the care provided our team. Our best wishes to little Yu Xuan as she continues to grow, thrive and beat the odds every day."
Yu Xuan's mother thanked hospital staff keeping her daughter alive. She gave birth to Yu Xuan early because she had dangerously high blood pressure. She said: "We are very grateful the doctors and nurses the hospital neonatal intensive care unit team the attentive and wonderful medical care and treatment Yu Xuan." There is a long journey for Yu Xuan as she recovers. She has a serious lung disease and other medical problems. She has a special machine home to help her breathe. Her doctors said she would slowly get better time. They added: "She has inspired people around her her perseverance." They called her "an extraordinary 'Covid-19' baby" and "a ray hope".
