London: The miracle baby who was born three months prematurely and weighed only 700 grams at birth is continuing to defy all odds. 25-year-old Nottinghamshire-based Hanna Rose gave birth to her little hero three months prematurely last year.
While the newborn was placed in intensive care for six months, the doctors informed his parents that he would most likely die after he contracted meningitis and sepsis.
Months of the ordeal and 20 blood transfusions later, George is finally at home with his parents.
Hanna and George's dad Daniel Bownes,27, were told their child would likely to die after all he'd been through in his little life. He was put on life support within six minutes of his birth. George had been suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a condition in newborns in which part of the bowel dies. While the doctors were operating on him, the baby lost 40% of his blood. Due to his premature birth, he also contracted meningitis and sepsis.
While young George, who now weighs over 6 pounds, is still facing his 7th heart surgery this year, his condition has finally improved enough for him to stay at home with his mum and dad.
