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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Simpson

Premature baby born at 23 weeks with hand size as father’s fingernail

Katie Hampson / SWNS

A baby born at just 23 weeks whose tiny hand was the same size as her dad’s fingernail is now at home and thriving after 70 days on life-support.

Little “miracle” Elsie, now 10-months-old, was born weighing just 1lb 1oz when she arrived 17 weeks early at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester on June 17 last year.

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