Madison Baby, Born At 12.5 Ounces, Discharged After 375 Days In Hospital
Raelynn Kubiske, a baby born in Madison, Wisconsin, weighing only 12.5 ounces and 23 weeks and six days gestation, has been discharged from the NICU after spending 375 days in the hospital. She is reported to be the smallest surviving…
St. Louis, MO, August 22, 2026 —
MADISON, Wis. – A baby girl born at a mere 12.5 ounces has been discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, after a lengthy hospital stay.
Raelynn Kubiske entered the world at 23 weeks and six days gestation. Following her birth, she spent 375 days in the hospital, undergoing intensive care.
According to UW Health, Raelynn is reported to be the smallest surviving baby by weight to have been discharged from their NICU. The duration of her stay, over a year, highlights the critical care and extended support required for extremely premature infants.
The discharge marks a significant milestone for Raelynn and her family, concluding a challenging journey that began with her premature arrival. Details regarding the specific medical interventions or conditions that led to her extended stay were not provided.
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