Acorán's birth was initially considered normal, but after a night of unusual breathing, doctors detected serious health issues that had previously gone unnoticed.
Cristina, reflecting on her experience seven years after Acorán's birth, described her pregnancy as completely normal, facing no high-risk complications and only a slightly elevated size percentile that required additional ultrasounds. Despite giving birth without issues, her concerns heightened when Acorán exhibited unusual breathing sounds shortly after delivery.
The next morning, a pediatrician discovered a heart murmur in the newborn and upon reviewing Acorán's first X-ray, noted that it was inconclusive and required repetition. Cristina recalled her confusion and concern at the need for these tests, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the situation as she had never heard of health complications in newborns like those arising with her son.
Ultimately, it was revealed that Acorán was born with significant congenital anomalies, including a fused kidney and fused vertebrae, highlighting a concerning oversight from the medical team during prenatal care and delivery. This raises questions about the adequacy of screening procedures and follow-up care for newborns, especially those exhibiting any abnormal signs at birth.
