Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah have made medical history. Born at just 22 weeks gestation, 126 days earlier than expected, they have officially set the Guinness World Record for the most premature twins ever to survive. This achievement broke the previous milestone of 125 days.

Micro-Size and Mortal Risk

Upon delivery, both babies fell into the micro-preemie category, with each weighing less than one pound (approximately 0.45 kg). Adiah weighed 330 grams and Adrial weighed 420 grams. At 22 weeks, their internal organs, especially the lungs and brain, were severely underdeveloped, making the risk of mortality and permanent disability almost certain.

The 5-Month Battle in the NICU

The journey for Adiah and Adrial in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was a continuous and fierce battle lasting 5 months. They faced a litany of life-threatening complications:

Sepsis: Dangerous systemic infections.
Brain bleeds: Posing risks of permanent neurological damage.
Intestinal perforations: Requiring complex medical intervention.
Each day was a miracle, demanding round-the-clock care and the unwavering determination of the highly specialized medical team.

A Victory Beyond Medicine

Against all odds and the initial bleak predictions, these two tiny warriors achieved an extraordinary outcome. They not only survived but thrived. Upon their discharge after five months, they went home without feeding or breathing tubes—a result that stunned even the medical experts.

Today, Adiah is a smiley, social, and active baby girl, while Adrial is flourishing. The Nadarajah family’s story is a powerful testament to hope, the resilience of the human spirit in infancy, the dedication of science, and the power of never giving up, rewriting the definition of the boundaries of viability.