smallest mom in the world lives in the US state of Kentucky.Her name is Stacey Herald.Women have long exceeded 30, and her height is only 71 cm.However, the external difference from others has not prevented Stacy become a happy wife and mother of three children.
How it all began
Since childhood, Stacey suffered a rare disease.At an early age her lungs ceased to develop, and the bones were so fragile that almost did not grow.Because of this, it was considered incomplete and predicted a life of misery and every hardship.However, in spite of everything, there was a man in love with her.
happy marriage
smallest mom in the world married his colleague in 2004.Husband Will also features a large growth.He is 160 centimeters.The couple support each other in everything.Stacy uses a wheelchair, and she often needs help.
Children
Today, the couple has three children: two girls and one boy.It is not known whether they will stop at this.Doctors do not recommend the very start children.But, according to Stacy when she became pregnant for the first time, she also predicted the saddest outcome.However, pregnancy and birth of the child have been quite successful.First girl has taken over from his mother is a genetic disorder, and probably the same fate as his mother.
second girl was luckier.Doctors conducting relevant research, concluded that the baby is completely healthy.Some time after the birth the woman has received the honorary title of "smallest mom in the world."This is evidenced by the corresponding entry in the "Guinness Book of Records."
feat petite woman
According to statistics, women with similar disease give birth to extremely rare.Success end approximately one birth in 25 000. Apparently, the smallest mom in the world decided to refute the data.Shortly after the birth of her second daughter was born a boy.Doctors seriously feared for the life of the woman.So she had a cesarean section at 28 weeks of pregnancy.Baby born very weak.He inherited from her mother's illness.Soon after birth the boy became ill and was placed under the supervision of a physician.He developed a hernia, in connection with which an emergency operation was performed.Because of the hereditary disease kid almost died.Doctors have created a real miracle, so he was still alive.The boy had an abnormally short arms and legs.Because of the fragility of the bones, it requires very careful handling.How will shape his fate, time will tell.
Future plans
smallest mom in the world (photo of her family do you see in this article) is planning their future life.The couple say they are ready to take the risk and give birth to a fourth child.They do not stop convincing arguments doctors about the possible danger to life and health of both the mother and her children.
Many condemn such a position.It is considered unethical to have children, knowing that they will be transferred genetic disorder parents.This view is shared by many scientists.However, a decision may be taken only by parents.
