Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, a Republican congresswoman from Washington, gave birth nearly eight weeks ago to Abigail, a miracle baby whom doctors think might be the first ever to survive Potter's Syndrome.
Potter's Syndrome is a fetal condition that affects the baby's development of lungs. When a fetus has no kidneys, there is no fetal urine produced, which leads to little or no amniotic fluid being built up, which then prevents lungs from developing.
Herrera-Beutler tells Fox News it was a heartbreaking diagnosis.
"We're totally broken, we're sobbing, we're asking, 'What can be done? Is there anything that can be done?' And she's moving inside of me, and the doctor is saying, 'No, there is no option. This is fatal.'"
But the Beutlers found a doctor at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland who tried an experimental procedure wherein he injected multiple doses of saline solution into her abdomen,...
Potter's Syndrome is a fetal condition that affects the baby's development of lungs. When a fetus has no kidneys, there is no fetal urine produced, which leads to little or no amniotic fluid being built up, which then prevents lungs from developing.
Herrera-Beutler tells Fox News it was a heartbreaking diagnosis.
"We're totally broken, we're sobbing, we're asking, 'What can be done? Is there anything that can be done?' And she's moving inside of me, and the doctor is saying, 'No, there is no option. This is fatal.'"
But the Beutlers found a doctor at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland who tried an experimental procedure wherein he injected multiple doses of saline solution into her abdomen,...
- 9/7/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
So sad. After the congresswoman excitedly announced in May that she was pregnant, she revealed in an emotional Facebook message that her unborn baby is suffering from a rare, and potentially deadly, disease.
Jaime Herrera Buetler, 34, is pregnant with her first child, but the congresswoman’s pregnancy joy was diminished when she discovered that her unborn baby was suffering from an often fatal disease known as Potter’s Syndrome, which impares lung development.
Jaime Herrera Beutler: Our Baby Has Potter’s Syndrome
The congresswoman, who serves Washington’s third congressional district, announced she was pregnant on May 1. But just a few weeks later, she revealed that her first child with husband Daniel Beutler would likely not survive much longer.
She took to her Facebook to announce the tragic news, and asked for prayers for her and her family.
Jamie Herrera Buetler’s Facebook Message
Congresswoman Herrera Buetler wrote on her Facebook:
“A few weeks ago,...
Jaime Herrera Buetler, 34, is pregnant with her first child, but the congresswoman’s pregnancy joy was diminished when she discovered that her unborn baby was suffering from an often fatal disease known as Potter’s Syndrome, which impares lung development.
Jaime Herrera Beutler: Our Baby Has Potter’s Syndrome
The congresswoman, who serves Washington’s third congressional district, announced she was pregnant on May 1. But just a few weeks later, she revealed that her first child with husband Daniel Beutler would likely not survive much longer.
She took to her Facebook to announce the tragic news, and asked for prayers for her and her family.
Jamie Herrera Buetler’s Facebook Message
Congresswoman Herrera Buetler wrote on her Facebook:
“A few weeks ago,...
- 6/5/2013
- by Christina Stiehl
- HollywoodLife
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