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Preterm baby weighing 600 grams makes it through at Father Muller Hospital

Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 9: The neonatal team of Father Muller Medical College Hospital led by neonatologist Dr Mario Bukelo in Mangaluru has achieved a rare feat of saving a preterm baby, born at 25 weeks + 6 days of gestational age with birth weight of just 669 grams.

“Survival of such premature infants is always a challenge and requires a team effort. Loyden’s graduation out of NICU after 90 days speaks volumes of the dedicated service of the neonatologist, Neonatal nurses and post-graduates at Father Mullers NICU,” said Dr Mario Bukelo.

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