Small Miracles: 6 Babies and Their Unlikely Survivals

Little Luz Wakes After 12 Hours in the Morgue

Luz Milagros was born weighing less than two pounds. After being stillborn, the baby – whose name means “light miracles” – was placed in a small coffin, and awaited her burial in the hospital morgue. Before burying their child, however, Analia Bouguet and Fabian Veron wanted to say a true goodbye to their fifth child. But when the coffin lid was pulled back, the cries of their newborn reached their ears: Luz was alive!

To see Luz’s full story, check out this video.

Baby Lacey After Her “Hopeless” Pregnancy

At a second-trimester ultrasound, doctors described Lacey Rose’s case as “hopeless.” Rather than resign themselves to losing a child, Lacey’s parents believed the promise they received and prayed. Born with a congenital disorder and its associated physical limitations, Lacey spent over two months in the hospital before going home.

For the full details of her stunning birth, check out Lacey’s story.