One-Pound ‘Micro-Preemie’ Born at 22 Weeks Goes Home After 133 Days in NICU

Courtesy of Natasha Williams

A “micro-preemie” born in Louisiana stood little chance of survival, but the tiny warrior, who weighed just 1 pound (approx. 454 g), has finally gone home.

Baby Russell William Appold Jr. is a record breaker: He is the youngest gestational-age baby ever to leave Tulane Lakeside Hospital’s NICU, the hospital said in a press release.