The parents of a baby from Cardiff who was given a 5% chance of survival when he was born four months early say they are overjoyed by his progress. When Kaven Gainey was born at the University Hospital of Wales weighing 1lb 6oz (0.62kg), his parents were warned to prepare for the worst. But after two operations, eight-month old Kaven is living at home and said to be developing well.
When Kaven was born at 23 weeks (the abortion limit is 24 weeks), he was classified as extremely premature, with a dangerously low birth weight. His life was in danger because of a bowel infection and he was kept in hospital for five months.
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Kaven was finally allowed home last October, but his parents were told they may still face hurdles ahead. They were warned by consultant Mark Drayton that as infants develop sometimes problems could emerge. It's uncertain whether Kaven has a weakness on his left side and only time will tell that. The future is very uncertain.
Eight months on, however, Kaven has put on weight and is developing well.
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