Twins, now 17, rescued by hug at birth

By HLNtv.com Staff

updated 1:47 PM EST, Fri February 22, 2013

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Twin babies saved by simple hug
Hug helped them survive premature birth

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Twins, now 17, rescued by hug at birth

This photo changed the way hospitals treat newborns! One simple hug from her twin saved a preemies life. Now, 17 years later, we see how they're doing.

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