Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
National
Charlotte Penketh-King & Jamie Barwick

Premature twins given zero per cent chance of survival have amazed doctors

Twins who were given zero per cent chance of survival have amazed doctors - and should soon be allowed home with their proud mum.

Harley and Harry Crane were conceived via IVF and were born at 22 weeks and five days – more than a week before the abortion limit.

Babies born at 22 weeks are not classed as legally viable and medical intervention is sometimes not offered. But the tough siblings weren't going anywhere and have amazed doctors – who initially gave them a zero per cent chance of survival.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.