Newborn Baby Requires 13 Stitches After Facial Injury During C-Section
Reazjhana Williams, from Denver, had planned for a natural birth, but her labor took a sudden turn when doctors were unable to detect her baby’s heartbeat. The situation quickly escalated, leading to an emergency C-section.
On arriving at the hospital in early June 2021, Reazjhana was excited to meet her long-awaited daughter. “They gave me a pill to speed up my labor, and a few minutes later I was being rushed into an emergency C-section,” she told KDVR.
However, her joy turned to shock when her newborn daughter, Kyanni, arrived with a serious injury on her face.
Immediate Medical Intervention
Unlike most new mothers who can hold their baby immediately after birth, Reazjhana had to hand Kyanni directly to a plastic surgeon. The baby had a large, deep laceration on one side of her face, prompting immediate medical attention.
Her grandmother explained that the doctors noted Kyanni’s head was positioned very close to the placenta wall during the procedure. The medical team was reportedly alarmed by the severity of the injury and rushed her to a plastic surgeon.
Thirteen Stitches Needed
Kyanni’s facial wound required 13 stitches. “I’ve never heard of anybody having to deal with their baby’s face looking like this after a C-section,” Reazjhana said. Her partner, Damarqus, added, “It’s upsetting, she’s not comfortable.”
Hospital Response
Denver Health released a statement addressing the incident:
“Denver Health has been in contact with the family directly. While this is a known medical complication in emergency C-sections, our focus is always on providing care in the best interest of the mother and child. At Denver Health, the safety and well-being of our patients is our number one priority.”
Community Support
A GoFundMe page set up to assist the family has raised over $11,000 to help cover medical expenses resulting from the incident.
The family continues to process the trauma while ensuring Kyanni receives proper care and support as she recovers.