Mum who gave birth during coma finally wakes
A woman from the US has woken up from a coma to discover her baby had been born.
Jackie Miller James, a 35-year-old beauty and lifestyle influencer, was found found unresponsive by her husband in June, after she suffered a brain aneurysm while heavily pregnant.
Jackie fell into a coma following the traumatic event, with her sister posting a fundraiser to help her family through the difficult time.
“We are deeply saddened to share that our sister, Jacqueline (Jackie), was nine months pregnant and one week from her due date, when she suffered an aneurysm rupture, leading to severe brain bleeding and injury,” she wrote.
“Jackie was found immediately by her husband, Austin, and was rushed to the emergency room and into an operation where they performed an emergency C-section and brain surgery simultaneously.”
In a heart-warming update, Jackie's family has confirmed that she is awake and has has an emotional reunion with her baby girl.
The family shared that Jackie's recovery is exceeding expectations, with medical professionals pleased with her most recent tests.
“The doctors have been pleased upon her latest tests, numbers and evaluations, noting that Jackie is performing above expectations at this stage of her recovery and is progressing more with every passing day,” the post read.
“Jackie and Austin’s baby girl is a constant source of light for the entire family and continues to grow into a happy, healthy, and animated little angel."
“Despite James’s delicate state of health, her daughter was delivered safely, spending 12 days in the NICU before going home.”
Since Jackie's incident, a GoFundMe campaign to support her and her family has amassed an incredible $500,000, as the funds will be allocated to cover the costs of Ms James’ speech therapy, physical therapy, necessary home modifications, and alternative therapies to address any lasting impairments she may face.
Jackie's family thanked those who have donated for their support, writing, "The resources raised from the GoFundMe will allow us to continue to give Jackie the very best care and every chance at recovery. We are so appreciative of your donations, every little bit continues to help.”
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