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Pregnancy & Childbirth

A pregnancy crisis, a premature birth, and the baby who kept fighting

After 148 days in intensive care, baby Benny went home

Andrea Cooper
Contributing Writer
Published Dec. 19, 2025
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  • NICU
  • Char.R
  • Charlotte
  • preemie
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  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

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