Our team, Ella's Angels is part of the movement to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk.
In April of 2024, Ella was born by emergency C-Section at 31 weeks, and was 2 pounds 3.9 ounces. Mom's symptoms were ignored and deemed as “normal pregnancy symptoms” for two weeks leading up to this day. Mom would later be diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes low platelets). Mom's blood pressure reached 180/100, and had swelling in her entire body. They found that baby Ella was Intra-Uterine Growth Restricted (IUGR), that we had oligohydramnios (amniotic fluid leaking), and had a two-vessel cord which was not providing enough nutrients and blood flow to Ella. They said we both could die within 24-hours if we did not deliver the baby as soon as possible. I ended up having an emergency C-Section that day and my daughter went straight to the NICU.
We would not have made it through this difficult time if we did not have our amazing team, Ella's angels. They prayed us through the hardest time in our lives. It was in this time that we truly learned the power of prayer and that God still does miracles.
We want to advocate for those with HELLP Syndrome or experiencing similar symptoms, and make sure that doctors have the resources and awareness to run tests more frequently. Mom never had high blood pressure until the day she had her c-section, but she did have other signs that were ignored and seen as “typical pregnancy symptoms”. They were not. Their negligence could have costed us both our lives.
We also would like to advocate for all NICU babies, families, nurses, doctors, etc. Going back and forth to the NICU for two-months, while very difficult, was also such a positive experience. We are eternally grateful for our NICU team and the amazing care our daughter got. We are especially grateful for all of our angels, our prayer warriors, even those we do not know that have prayed for us.
With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, we are committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start. But we need your help.
Please visit our fundraising page to make a donation. Together we’ll be part of a movement to ensure that every mom and baby is healthy in the US.
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
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