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Placenta Previa

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34-Week Preemie Valyn Wows With Split Eye, Hair and Skin Colors, Sparking Chimerism Talk
health6 months ago

34-Week Preemie Valyn Wows With Split Eye, Hair and Skin Colors, Sparking Chimerism Talk

People exclusive: Valyn Black, born at 34 weeks after a life-threatening cesarean-scar pregnancy complicated by placenta previa and placenta accreta, presents with eyes, hair, and skin in two colors. Her mother, Ashlee Black, says Valyn is healthy and happy, and the rare appearance has fueled discussions of chimerism—the presence of two distinct DNA sets—after a viral TikTok video showing her unique coloring.

Heroic Actions at Montco Garden Store Save Woman and Baby
human-interest3 years ago

Heroic Actions at Montco Garden Store Save Woman and Baby

Staff and shoppers at The Rhoads Garden in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, came to the rescue of a pregnant woman experiencing heavy bleeding due to placenta previa. They called 911, provided comfort, and helped her make a video call to her doctor. An ambulance took her to the hospital, where she underwent an emergency C-section. Both the mother and baby are doing well. The garden store sent her flowers, a gift basket, and a gift card, and the two shoppers who assisted were given gift certificates.