At 25 weeks I started experiencing visual change, with my blood pressure 220/118 at home, I messaged our doctor who stated to come in. Within 20 minutes of arrival I developed severe eclampsia, with Tonic-Clonic seizures that could not be controlled. Within two hours of arriving Kolter made his grand appearance via emergency c-section. Without our medical team we would not be here today. Kolter spent 124 days in NICU, and has many challenges still facing him. However he has never quit fighting.
With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I never want a family to feel how we felt. I didn’t think we would make it back home, but our team so well educated thanks to opportunities like this!
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
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