18-month-old Riley has a rare genetic disease called Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. It has left her with no immune system and no way to fight off even the most common of illnesses.
Thank Heaven for Little Girls!
When it came to Riley’s delivery though, things were a little less smooth. Melissa had planned on an all-natural birthing experience, but it ended up being quite the opposite when Riley didn’t want to come out!
“We were three days past her due date when my doctor sent me for monitoring. A couple hours later, the doctor didn't love what he was seeing with Riley's heart rate and recommended delivery. In the hospital, a few different methods to induce labour naturally were attempted with not much luck. Eventually, they decided to break my water in the hope that things would start moving faster. They started Pitocin, I received an epidural, and half a day later, still no luck. Riley's delivery ultimately ended in a c-section.”
The Routine Screening
Riley, like any other baby, had the routine screening tests done at birth.
“She was just nine days old when I got a missed call from her paediatrician, she left a voicemail saying there was something she needed to discuss. I remember just having this sinking feeling in my gut. It was a Tuesday, we had her two-week appointment scheduled for that Friday. I remember thinking how odd it was that the paediatrician herself called me, not the receptionist – this wasn't a call to confirm Friday's appointment. This was something else.”
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Zest For Life
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Cramping During Pregnancy
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The Untold Secrets Of Labour
The pain, the pressure and yes, the poop. There is so much that goes on in the delivery room that no one talks about. MH spills it all.
Keeping It Baby Smooth
Your baby’s skin is her first protection against daily aggressions. Are you using the right products to care for it?
Mamaste
Yoga entrepreneur Malvina Kang draws inspiration from her son.
