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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Fleming

Miracle baby born at 23 weeks weighing just 800g celebrates first birthday

A couple whose son was born at just 23 weeks, weighing a mere 800g, and who faced repeated warnings about his survival, have now celebrated his first birthday.

Adam, the son of Anita Ibrahim-Goddard and Paul Goddard, has consistently defied expectations since his birth on December 1 2024.

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