A Healing Hug: When A Sick Newborn Was Positioned Beside Her Twin, It Caused A Shocking Miracle

Jun 15, 2018 by apost team

Many of the breakthroughs in modern medicine were caused by unique methods where a different approach was taken. These huge medical risks have allowed us to learn more about our own anatomy and the capabilities of our bodies. 

We’re all aware of how touch and affection can have a positive effect on our bodies and emotions, leaving us healed with a feeling of calmness. Medical professionals often underestimate the power of physical touch for healing, but this case of two twin sisters in 1995 changed everything. 

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Father of the twins, Paul Jackson, was ecstatic at the birth of his twins, even though they were born prematurely. The twins were born 12 weeks early and weighed just two pounds each. 

When he spoke with news outlet CNN in 2013, he admitted that the doctors treating his daughters told him that their rate of survival was relatively low. 

Twins Brielle and Kyrie stayed in the NICU for three whole weeks. During their stay, Brielle’s health was failing due to her increased heart rate and she was having difficulty breathing. 

Gayle Kasparian, a nurse working in the unit, decided to take a more unconventional approach to heal Brielle. After obtaining explicit permission from Jackson and the mother of his twins, the nurse decided to position Kyrie in Brielle’s incubator as she fought for survival. Her plan was to cultivate skin-to-skin contact between the twins, which is often used as a healing method for premature children in other countries. 

In 1995, it was considered dangerous to keep twins together after birth due to the risk of infections. After what happened next between Kyrie and Brielle, opinions in the medical field on this subject began to change. 

Once she was put into her sister's incubator, Kyrie immediately knew that her twin sister needed assistance. Her tiny arm reached over Brielle, and this heartwarming moment became known to the media as a “Rescuing Hug.” 

The positive outcome of this unconventional idea was apparent almost instantly. Brielle’s heart organ began functioning properly, and her breathing was no longer interrupted. 

Today, Brielle and Kyrie have grown up perfectly and are doing well for themselves. Thankfully and amazingly, the twins don’t notice any health problems stemming from their difficult births. You need to see this touching video about the twins and their story of a medical miracle. 

What do you think of this heartwarming story? Show it to a friend who needs a hug today!