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Preemie Baby, Born Without Kidneys and Weighing 3.1 Lbs., Goes Home After Nearly 200 Days in the NICU (Exclusive)
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Ally Abbott's son, River, was born prematurely with bilateral renal agenesis, a rare condition where his kidneys did not develop, and doctors initially told Abbott he would not survive.
- Despite the grim prognosis, Abbott pursued specialized treatment involving weekly amniotic fluid infusions in Nebraska to prolong River's development in the womb.
- River was born weighing 3.1 lbs and spent 195 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Levine Children's Hospital, where he received critical care and fought for his life.
- Now nine months old and thriving at home, River is gaining weight, eating purées, and preparing for bladder reconstruction surgery as part of his ongoing treatment.
- Abbott expresses deep gratitude for her son's survival and progress, cherishing every moment and celebrating River's defiance of medical odds.
