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Gemma Ryder & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Tiny premature baby as 'big as can of Coke' fighting for life in hospital

A 25-week old baby born the size of a Coke can is battling for life following an intense four-day labour.

Caitlyn Robertson gave birth to tiny Elli 15 weeks early on February 22, with her daughter weighing just 1lb 7 oz.

The 23-year-old's waters broke unexpectedly on February 18, but doctors were certain the child would not survive so waited for a natural birth, the DailyRecord reports.

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