New Mom Dismissed at ER for Concerns About Baby—Her Instincts Save His Life
Summary
A mother in Houston, Texas, worried about her newborn baby’s health soon after leaving the hospital. Although hospital staff initially dismissed her concerns, her persistence led to the baby being admitted to critical care and diagnosed with a serious infection, which helped save his life.Key Facts
- Maddie Muhs, a 33-year-old mother from Houston, noticed her newborn was not feeding well and was hard to wake.
- She took her baby to the emergency room about 10 hours after bringing him home.
- Hospital staff initially dismissed her concerns, asking if she was a first-time mom.
- After multiple tests, doctors admitted the baby to critical care.
- The baby was diagnosed with Group B Strep from a urinary tract infection, despite a negative test during pregnancy.
- The baby stayed in critical care for 16 days receiving treatment.
- Muhs’ quick thinking and persistence were credited with saving her baby’s life.
- The mother now encourages other parents to trust their instincts and push for their children’s health needs.
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