Scots mum 'terrified' as baby born three-months premature 'fights for life'

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A new West Lothian mum has given birth to a baby boy at just 25 weeks pregnant after a 'traumatic labour'.Kat Lauren Stone was diagnosed with preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), which causes early birth and can bring a higher risk of infection.The 23-year-old new mum gave birth to Elijah James Michael Tait on September 21 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, almost four months before his due date, reports Edinburgh Live.Elijah was described as a micro preemie baby, due to being born before 26 weeks.

Since his birth, weighing just 1.9 ounces, he's remained in neonatal intensive care. Kat and her partner Graham Tait, 28, have two other kids and home and have admitted they "don't know how to feel."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Kat told Edinburgh Live: "I was 25 weeks pregnant, at 19 weeks I was diagnosed with PPROM, so my waters had burst."When my waters burst, by rights the baby is meant to come within that week.