Cathy was born in 2020 in Adelaide, South Australia. At birth, it was noted that she had prominent ridging of the sagittal suture, along with dysmorphic features. She was immediately referred to the Craniofacial Unit, and had genetic testing recommended.
Weeks after second son Benji was born, Natalie’s world went into a spin. After being admitted to hospital for an unrelated virus, a paediatric doctor observed Benji’s head shape and referred him to a specialist team at the hospital.
Ava, now 2, was diagnosed at birth with Sagittal Craniosynostosis after nurses noted unusual ridging along her head. She was seen to promptly by the craniofacial unit.
Cranio-Warrior Attila has been through a lot in the first 6 months of his life.
Mum Katharina reached out to Craniofacial Australia in a bid to raise awareness. In doing so, she leaves an invaluable footprint for other families.
