A journey to preserve the life of a 26-week-old infant weighing only 800 grams

Protecting the lives of premature babies is a sacred duty, but it is also a demanding and complicated responsibility. The example of Vu Le Minh Thu, who was born at 26 weeks and weighed 800 grams, and was able to return to her family healthy after only 80 days of therapy, is a miracle of the neonatology department of Vinmec’s hospital.

Premature newborn treatment is one of the most difficult and dangerous procedures. Premature babies are cared for and treated right in the delivery room at Vinmec, with tight coordination between the Obstetricians and Neonatologists to ensure that extremely premature babies receive timely and appropriate breathing assistance. Maintaining body temperature, avoiding hypothermia, keeping blood sugar normal, and avoiding infections are all necessary for children to reclaim their lives.

Piggy the Baby Vu Le Minh Thu is a pregnant woman's child. Le Thi Hong Thai is a case that was "resurrected" from the hand of "death" by doctors from the Department of Neonatology at Vinmec Hospital, a remarkable achievement. of Vinmec in particular and Vietnamese medicine in general. Piggy was born in the 26th week of pregnancy at an exceptionally low weight of 800 grams, putting her at danger for significant premature newborn issues such as pulmonary fibrosis, infection, and brain bleeding. Because of the manner of care, thorough care of premature newborns in a hospital-friendly environment with less infection, such as surfactant pump, CPAP breathing, early stage longline intravenous nutrition, very early kangaroos from the first days..., with care The infant and his family have achieved what appears to be a miracle thanks to the aid and reach of Vinmec doctors and nurses: healthy, discharged after just 80 days of treatment, healthy, breathing totally on their own, no need for transfusions. Whenever there's blood, it's a sucka. The assistance of a team of skilled doctors, contemporary equipment systems, and new technologies are all required to attain this goal.


Pictures of Baby Piggy Vu Le Minh Thu
Pictures of Baby Piggy Vu Le Minh Thu

Piggy Vu Le Minh Thu and her mother Le Thi Hong Thai's 80-day schedule at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is as follows:

"Vinmec Times City on the 16th of August, 2019.

Vu Le Minh Thu - I'm Piggy

I was born on May 29, 2019, at the age of 26 weeks and weighing 800 grams, as a surprise gift from my family.

For myself and my family, the past 80 days have been a miracle, thanks to the NIC family. True, this journey has been lucky and grateful for my family thus far. Fortunately, I was born in Vinmec Times City and not elsewhere, and today I triumphed over the task and returned home, weighing about 3 kg. This miracle did not happen by chance, thanks to the care and treatment I received at the NICU from a team of compassionate and skilled nursing doctors.

It has entirely eliminated the biases of relatives regarding the service hospital, based on what has been experienced and received directly from the department's doctors and nurses (Due to never having examined and treated at Vinmec before). In terms of care and treatment for premature and extremely premature babies, Vinmec is the premier hospital in Vietnam and the area, even approaching the world's leading hospital. And it is the only hospital where babies, patients, and relatives receive the same level of care, encouragement, and closeness as family members in the NICU, even if they are not hospitalized.

The path of the past 80 days, as well as that of other families with extremely premature newborns, must be completed for Piggy's child to "graduate" today, but it is much easier for Piggy's family because there is a NICU family.

Dr. Lien Anh - Dean, Ms. Binh - Chief Nursing, Doctor Thai - major treatment, Doctor Quynh, Doctor Dan, Doctor Ha, Doctor Diep, Dr. Lan, Dr. Dung, and other doctors deserve our gratitude. Uncle Tuan, I appreciate it. Ms. Hue, Ms. Anh Lan, Ms. Thao A, Ms. Thuy A, Ms. Thuy B, Ms. Nga A, Ms. Nga B, Ms. Dung, Ms. Nhung, Ms. Nga, Ms. Nga, Ms. Ngoc, Ms. Thu, Ms. Hien B, Ms. Thu, Ms. Tham, Ms. Quyen, Ms. Hoa, Ms. Oanh, Ms. Van Anh,...

It would have been luck if it hadn't been for the NICU section in Vinmec, which had a team of dedicated doctors and nurses with dedication, dedication, meticulousness, modern equipment, and everyone's love. It will be a challenging voyage for you. My family and I get a lot of stuff, a lot of which is only accessible at Vinmec. Mr. Thai and Mrs. Binh enthusiastically discussed the child and his friends who were born prematurely so that the mother and daughter could truly overcome with peace of mind in the early days when my mother's spirit was heavy and immersed in anxiety and confusion, and Mr. Thai and Mrs. Binh enthusiastically discussed the child and his friends who were born prematurely so that the mother and daughter could truly overcome it with peace of mind. The mother and family were also thoroughly reassured in the early days of witnessing the baby being cared for by the aunts and uncles carefully, precisely, and softly, and they tried to accompany the kid under the guidance of the uncles and aunts.

Only here can mother and daughter see their kid every day under careful supervision to maintain an infection-free environment, and just here can mother and daughter incubate KANGAROO early, when the baby is only 4 days old, with all kinds of strings attached. People who implement the hamlet must be extremely careful and kind, and they may need the assistance of three girls at times, which is something that is rarely seen in other institutes. However, it is beneficial to both mother and kid because they are emotionally attached, and there is no stress for the mother, as there is for other moms who are unable to touch their baby for a month. Mrs. Binh and Uncle Thai taught my mother how to breathe and talk to her child, and when they pressed her, they were overjoyed. The ladies always gently converse and massage the children in box 4, box 7, and I enjoy the soothing voices of the uncles and aunts like Ms. Dung, Ms. Hue, Ms. Anh Lan, Ms. Thao, Ms. Trinh, Ms. Nga, Ms. Chau, Ms. Oanh..... I gained good mental motor skills thanks to the girls with gorgeous noses. I consider myself really fortunate; in fact, I consider myself to be fortunate in comparison to my peers because I have aunts and uncles.

Only here do mother and daughter receive a lot of love from Uncle Lien Anh, who gives them a tight hug and always looks after them. Only here do mother and daughter realize that every doctor is gentle, and that in addition to evaluating and treating children, the doctors are always committed to assisting parents in caring for their children or conquering their worries.

After overcoming the active treatment process, the child was able to return to his mother's room; this journey was also very gentle, even though the mother and child's spirits were always tense due to fear: fear of choking, fear of the purple baby, fear of hurting the child... moreover, thanks to the companions and aunties who have accompanied and given so much love, the mother and child and family are indeed very fortunate. Only here is it possible for the aunts and uncles to rigorously prepare the mother to care for the child as well as fundamental information; it is not simple, but the aunts and uncles are highly dedicated. The sisters worked with the mother and daughter to assist them to overcome psychological barriers, to mentor the mother and child in childcare skills, and to carefully watch and assess in order to come up with the best plan for the kid and make improvements in honor of Mom and daughter do get a lot here and feel like they're part of the family. Ms. Thao, Ms. Van, Ms. Dung A, Ms. Quyen, Ms. Tham, Ms. Dung B, Ms. Hue, Ms. Lan, Ms. Hien, Ms. Thuy, Ms. Nga, Ms. Thao, Ms. Van.

My mother is locked in this area, where the uncles and aunts are very affectionate, and "graduation" coming home is a thrill. My mother will never forget the nights when Uncle Quynh aided me in observing and evaluating her, and her feelings put me at peace. There are so many things that can't be listed, such as the chats outside of the child's illness so that the mother may always share, the evenings when the aunts take care of the children.....

Wishing all of you, my uncles and aunts, good health, my family believes that many more families will be as fortunate as mine. Aunts and uncles, the family owes you a debt of gratitude.

Le Thi Hong Thai, mother and daughter

My mother and I were both moved to tears as I picked up the pen to write these lines, so it's impossible to express all of my feelings, love, and thanks for everyone of you, but you and I will never forget. Okay. Thank you to the entire NICU family."

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