Ripley’s Story
After her routine 20 week ultrasound scan, mum Angel was called in to her GP’s office.
“The baby we’d been trying for, for almost three years would be born with a significant (1cm+) cleft lip and palate.”
Archie’s Story
Archie was born via C-section. The midwife commented on Archie’s large head size and Mum Georgia recalls that this was the first comment in regards to her sons head.
The family was over the moon with healthy baby Archie and loved seeing the instant connection between him and his older brother, who was 3 at the time.
Briana’s story
My daughter Briana was only 2 days old when she first met Professor David. I was in absolute shock when he walked in, knowing how busy he was. How amazing is it that this man cares so much about this little child that has just been born? When he held her on that first meeting, he said ‘You are the most beautiful little girl and we will do everything for you’.
Elliott’s story
As a young child, Elliot made it very clear what he was going to do in life, which was everything everyone else does “except better”. Despite living with Apert Syndrome, Elliott is experiencing all that life has to offer.
Zayne’s story
Zayne came via emergency C-section. He went into fetal distress and we lost his heartbeat. He was rushed in for an X-ray within an hour of being born as they noticed that his head was not the correct shape. He was also resuscitated at birth.