A couple, Karen and Paul, had a baby boy named Nathaniel who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, a rare genetic condition. Unfortunately, he passed away 36 hours after birth. The couple then had another child, a baby girl named Maddy, who was also diagnosed with the same condition. Despite the risks, the parents decided not to abort and instead sought medical help. The baby's condition worsened, and she needed a kidney transplant. In a surprising turn of events, the father, Paul, decided to donate one of his kidneys to his daughter. The operation was a success, and both the father and daughter recovered quickly. The video tells the story of this incredible and emotional journey, highlighting the love and bravery of the family.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A baby girl named Maddy Ripken was born on November 7, 2013.
2. Maddy's parents were Paul and Karen.
3. Maddy had a rare condition that caused her kidneys to develop cysts.
4. The condition is called polycystic kidney disease (PKD) or ADPKD.
5. PKD is a genetic condition caused by a problem with genes.
6. PKD causes the kidneys to grow cysts, leading to significant damage to kidney tissues.
7. Maddy's parents had previously lost a child to PKD.
8. Despite the risk, Maddy's parents decided to continue with the pregnancy.
9. Maddy was born prematurely at 33 weeks due to complications.
10. She spent seven weeks in the hospital after birth.
11. Maddy's condition worsened over time, and her kidneys began to fail.
12. Doctors performed a surgical procedure to save Maddy's life.
13. Maddy's father, Paul, donated one of his kidneys to his daughter.
14. The surgery was successful, and both Paul and Maddy recovered quickly.
15. Maddy is now able to live a normal life with a good quality of life.