Miles Skinner, nine months old, from Norwich was born with a huge bulging belly due to chylous ascites, a rare condition which stops the body breaking down fats, storing it as liquid instead (he is pictured, left, after his birth). Doctors discovered the illness when his mother, Stacey Skinner, 28, (pictured right with her son), went for her 28 scan.
Doctors said he may not survive his own birth, and had to remove 400ml of liquid before carrying out a C-section. He spent 12 weeks in hospital after he was born, and doctors discovered he was allergic to cow protein. Luckily Miles pulled through, and is now enjoying time at home with his parents.
Ms Skinner said: 'Seeing Miles on the scan was supposed to be a joyful moment but instead it was so horrendous that I couldn't help but cry. Doctors told me that if he was as ill as he looked he wouldn't survive the pregnancy. Luckily, over the weeks he was in hospital, and thanks to the care of the medics, the swelling went down. He still has a more rounded shaped belly than most normal babies but we're not worried - he'll grow into it.'
Doctors said he may not survive his own birth, and had to remove 400ml of liquid before carrying out a C-section. He spent 12 weeks in hospital after he was born, and doctors discovered he was allergic to cow protein. Luckily Miles pulled through, and is now enjoying time at home with his parents.
Ms Skinner said: 'Seeing Miles on the scan was supposed to be a joyful moment but instead it was so horrendous that I couldn't help but cry. Doctors told me that if he was as ill as he looked he wouldn't survive the pregnancy. Luckily, over the weeks he was in hospital, and thanks to the care of the medics, the swelling went down. He still has a more rounded shaped belly than most normal babies but we're not worried - he'll grow into it.'
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