In 2006, a "strange" baby was born in the United States.

How strange is she?

In general, when a small baby is born, it is about 4 cm tall. Even if it is born prematurely, it is around 0 centimeters, and the weight is at least 0 pounds or more.

But this little baby was only 25 centimeters tall when he was born, which is about the length of a palm. Coupled with the fact that the baby is born with her hands and feet curled, she appears even smaller, as if she is only the length of a thumb.

Moreover, her body weight is only 280g, which is about half a catty.

My daughter was born with 7 pounds, it's hard to imagine, what does this half-pound child look like?

When the doctors saw it, they shook their heads and said that the child would not survive, and the parents should be mentally prepared.

But it is a miracle that this child, who was predicted to "not live for more than a year", actually grew up slowly.

So what's going on with this little baby? Why was she so small when she was born? What happened next?

This little baby is named Amelia.

Things have to start with Amelia's parents, Eddie and Sonya.

After the couple got married, it didn't take long for them to get pregnant. When she was 4 months pregnant, Sonia felt that something was wrong with her body, and she hurried to the hospital for a check-up.

This inspection is like a bolt from the blue.

Sonia has a medical condition that must be operated on immediately or risk her life. And the doctor told him that even if the baby was taken out by caesarean section, the child might not be saved.

But the couple still longed for the child very much, and they finally decided to save Sonya first, and then bring the child to this world by the way.

When the nurse held Sonia in her hands, everyone was stunned. A small baby, only 280 cm long and 0 g in weight. Placed in the palm of your hand like a small toy, where can you tell that it is a baby?

The doctors all felt that the child was too young and underdeveloped, and should not live long.

But the couple is unwilling to give up, and they decide to do their best to keep Amelia alive, no matter how difficult it is.

Every day, the medical staff had to keep an eye on Amelia's condition and use various measures to keep her alive. She needs a special incubator that simulates the mother's environment for 24 hours to maintain the right temperature and humidity.

The doctors also formulated a detailed treatment plan for her, using ventilators, various droppers and other equipment to monitor her vital signs around the clock.

After being carefully cared for for a month, Amelia's physical condition took a turn for the better, and her vital signs became stable.

At the age of 5 months, she was finally transferred to the general ward, which means that she is out of the high-risk period. Moreover, her small body is gradually returning to normal, little by little out of the deformities and defects of birth.

Later, after a long and difficult upbringing, doctors finally announced that Amelia had fully recovered and could be discharged from the hospital.

Hearing this, Eddie and Sonia jumped for joy.

It's hard to imagine what kind of adventure a 4-month-old fetus was forced to come to this world ahead of schedule, but survived tenaciously?

Actually, I sweated for her, but anyway, her own vitality is very strong, and it is not easy to survive in such a difficult environment.

Although Amelia was discharged from the hospital, it does not mean that she can eat, sleep and sleep like a normal baby.

Taking care of a "high-demand" baby with congenital deficiencies is not an easy task. But fortunately, Amelia's parents really love her, take care of her, and give her all kinds of nutritional supplements and vitamins on time.

And just like that, she had a difficult first year.

On her first birthday, she had grown to 25 cm, which is a big improvement from the 0 cm she started with.

And in the second year, she grew to 22 cm in one breath, and her weight grew from more than half a pound when she was born to 0 pounds.

In this way, she is completely a normal child.

I have to say that Amelia's parents really took good care of her. Although she was not as healthy as a normal baby at first, after several years of recuperation, she has slowly grown into an ordinary child.

At the age of 7, she went to elementary school just like any other child.

The first few difficult years have passed, and it will be easier to raise later. More than ten years have passed, and Amelia, the "thumb girl", has grown into a lively and cheerful girl.

Looking at the photos of her when she grew up, it is really hard to imagine that she was only the size of her palm back then. Everyone said that she couldn't live, but she told everyone with her tenacious vitality: "I grew up, and I grew up well." ”

Probably because of her own special experience, Amelia was interested in medicine. Her dream is to become a healer and help those in need.

I also have premature babies around me, but they didn't come into the world until they were 7 months old. But even if they are 0 months old, parents have to put in more energy and effort.

After all, compared to full-term babies, many of their functional systems are not fully developed, and parents will be more tired to take care of them.

If your baby comes to your parents too early, what do you need to pay extra attention to?

(1) Keep warm

Premature babies have poor thermoregulation and need to pay special attention to keeping warm, and parents should not ignore it.

We need to make sure that the room is warm and that the baby is wrapped in soft and warm clothes. Don't forget, your baby should be in an environment with the right temperature and humidity, as warm and comfortable as a nest.

(2) Maintenance

Because the digestive system of premature babies is not fully developed, they need special nutritional support.

Breast milk is the best option, but if breast milk is insufficient, you can choose a formula for premature infants. Remember to eat small meals often and try to avoid feeding too much at one time to avoid indigestion for your baby.

(3) The environment is clean and hygienic

Premature babies have an incomplete immune system and are susceptible to infections.

Parents try to go out as little as possible and avoid contact with people with medical conditions. Always wash your hands before each contact with your baby and keep the environment clean and hygienic.

(4) Patience and perseverance

Taking care of a premature baby is not an easy task and requires long-term patience and perseverance from parents. In the face of various challenges, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, believe in yourself and your baby, and go through this special growth path together.

The careful care of parents can make premature babies thrive. When one day, a child shows amazing vitality, parents will be sincerely proud!

The "smallest baby" in the world is only 25 centimeters at birth, smaller than the palm of a hand. What do you want to tell her story?