Welcome Korban!
Korban is a rare 23-weeker. He was just 1 pound 7.3 ounces when he was born last year!
THE LONG JOURNEY TO BABY
After a 4 year battle with infertility and the loss of their first baby in 2021, Korban’s parents turned to fertility treatments. Mom, Bre, finally got that longed for positive pregnancy test in May 2022! After she was found to have a shortened cervix, she had a cerclage placed in September. Unexpectedly, in early October, her water broke, and Korban was born just a few days later by C-section.
HOW EARLY CAN A BABY BE BORN?
In recent decades, 24 weeks has been seen as the gestational age of viability, the age when a fetus has some chance of survival if they were to be born. These chances of survival increase for each additional week of gestation (pregnancy). In a growing number of instances, when appropriate levels of care are available and the stars seem to align, some babies born before 24 weeks are able to survive. So, Korban has joined a very special club!
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
What does Korban’s mom have to say about this experience?
“[A] few ups and downs are to be expected, especially for a baby born at 23 weeks. I’ve been overwhelmed by the love and support from my family, friends, and coworkers! I’m still getting used to it all but I’m constantly reminded that this journey is unique. This experience is special and I want to embrace every moment!”
