Doctors Expect Mom To Abort "Deformed" Baby, But She Refuses - And Look At Him Now

Nov 26, 2018 by apost team

There is much cause for excitement when expecting a new addition to the family. Unfortunately, there is sometimes cause for worry. It is important to remain optimistic when expecting a baby. However, you should be prepared to handle unwanted news if necessary.

One young couple awaiting the birth of a child found out at the 24-week mark of the pregnancy that something was not quite right with their unborn son. The unborn baby would enter the world with a bilateral cleft lip. This deformity was also likely to cause other health issues. The question was posed to them by doctors regarding their desire to keep the unborn baby.

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The young couple wanted their baby. They were unfazed by thoughts that Brody would look different. They were also committed to providing him with the medical help he would need. The couple is also interested in positively affecting the way others view children born with disabilities.

The bottom line was the couple already loved Brody and could see no option other than to keep and care for him. Sara is Brody's mother. Sara says that parents should be proud of their babies regardless of the circumstances. She said she and her husband wanted to use social media to raise awareness for the plight of babies born with cleft palates.

A cleft lip or palate forms when affected tissue does not properly fuse. This birth defect is relatively common. Babies affected by the disorder might find it more difficult to smile, drink, eat, and sometimes breathe. When surgery is not provided to correct the issue, it is unlikely the baby will talk or live a normal life. Most parents decide early in the process to have this surgery.

Sara and her husband Chris were as proud as any parents when Brody was born. They often shared photos of Brody online. The couple received much encouragement from visitors to their social media accounts. There were many questions also from curious visitors.

Sara was upset whenever someone would ask what is wrong with Brody's face. However, she used the opportunity to provide them with an education on the birth defect. Brody is now recovering well from the surgery to repair his lip. He faces other surgeries in the future but is a healthy and happy little boy.

Do you know a family that has been affected by the birth defect of a child? Send this story to your circle of friends. The triumph of Brody and his parents is sure to brighten their day.