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What is the Shortest Successful Human Pregnancy?

Published in Preterm Birth 1 min read

The shortest successful human pregnancy, resulting in the survival of the baby, is 21 weeks and one day.

This landmark was achieved by Curtis Zy-Keith Means from the USA. He was born at this gestational age, 11 days earlier than Imogen, who previously held the record. This demonstrates that extreme prematurity is still possible.

Baby's Name Gestational Age at Birth Reference
Curtis Zy-Keith Means 21 weeks and 1 day Reference 1

Reference 1:

The world's most premature surviving baby is thought to be Curtis Zy-Keith Means from the USA, born at 21 weeks and one day, 11 days earlier than Imogen.10-Mar-2023

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