Ultrasound Detection of Intestinal Issue Leads to Lifesaving Surgery for Newborn Hours After Birth
By
Erin Clack
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
During Katie Moser's pregnancy, an ultrasound at 22 weeks revealed her unborn baby boy had a severely dilated small intestine and fluid around his abdomen, indicating a serious intestinal issue. After birth, the baby underwent lifesaving surgery just seven hours later. The article details the family's journey through diagnosis, delivery planning, and the successful surgical intervention that saved the newborn's life.
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I was feeling great and my pregnancy was progressing perfectly.
He underwent a lifesaving surgery just seven hours after his birth.
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