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Miracle at Babies Matter Medical Centre: Premature Twins Weighing 550g and 740g Discharged

The premature twins, who weighed just 550g and 740g at birth, were successfully treated at Babies Matter Medical Centre in Lagos.

According to THISDAYLIVE, Funmi Ogundare Babies Matter Medical Centre (BMMC) in Lagos has made headlines with its recent success story. The medical centre, known for its specialized care for premature and sick babies, has successfully discharged twin babies born at 24 weeks of gestation, weighing 550 grammes and 740 grammes respectively. The twins spent 87 and 94 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before being discharged. The centre’s team of dedicated medical professionals worked tirelessly to ensure the twins’ survival and recovery, demonstrating the life-saving work that BMMC continues to do for vulnerable newborns. This remarkable achievement highlights the importance of such facilities in Nigeria, where access to quality neonatal care remains a challenge for many families.

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