Sure enough, her term passed without complications. She began small contractions right on time, went into hospital and was admitted into a delivery room with her partner.

She was about to be sent home, until an ultrasound showed she had little-to-no amniotic fluid left. They had to induce labor immediately.

The birth

Fortunately, the birth went well. Before the end of the night, Andrea and her husband had welcomed a little boy into the world, Adam.

Only, Andrea’s partner never got to cut the umbilical cord as planned.

Instead, Adam was immediately rushed away from his parents in a confusing blur of medical staff. Andrea’s husband was able to catch a glimpse of his son over the shoulder of a group of doctors. He turned back to Andrea and uttered the heartbreaking words: “Honey, there’s something wrong with Adam’s leg.”

Twenty people had gathered around little Adam. The longer time went on without answers, the concerned Andrea grew.

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