A routine visit to the hospital for a highly anticipated birth quickly turned into a nightmare for Reazjhana Williams and her family, leaving them in shock and distrust.
What was meant to be a joyful moment took an unexpected and frightening turn when doctors were unable to detect their child’s heartbeat, escalating the situation to an emergency C-section. What followed would change their lives forever.
Reazjhana Williams, a resident of Denver, had planned for a natural birth when she arrived at the hospital, but her experience took an unforeseen turn.
The situation escalated rapidly when doctors couldn’t detect the baby’s heartbeat, prompting an emergency response. Before Reazjhana could fully grasp what was happening, her daughter was born. But when she saw the injury on her newborn’s face, she was left in shock.
Typically, new mothers have their babies placed on their chest right after birth, bonding with them immediately. But this wasn’t the case for Reazjhana. After her emergency C-section, her newborn was immediately taken to a plastic surgeon.
The events began in June 2021 when Reazjhana arrived at the hospital in Denver, excited to welcome her long-awaited daughter. While still processing what had just happened, she recalled that the doctors were unable to detect her baby’s heartbeat, which led them to prepare for the emergency C-section.
“They gave me medication to speed up labor, and within minutes, I was rushed to the operating room for a C-section,” Reazjhana told KDVR.
Unexpected Trauma
What followed shocked both parents. After the birth, they discovered that their daughter, Kyanni, had a large, deep wound on one side of her face. As a first-time mom, Reazjhana was already overwhelmed with emotions and fears, and the visible scar only intensified her distress.
Kyanni was immediately taken to a plastic surgeon to treat the injury.
“I was still trying to understand what was happening, but when her face was damaged and required surgery, there’s so much about this experience that I’m still trying to process,” Reazjhana said.
Kyanni’s grandmother explained that the doctors told them the baby’s head was positioned very close to the placenta wall during the procedure. The medical team was reportedly horrified by the injury and quickly sent Kyanni to a plastic surgeon.
13 Stitches Required
Kyanni’s injury was severe, requiring 13 stitches to close the deep, wide wound.
“I never imagined that something like this would happen, especially after a C-section,” Reazjhana shared.
Her partner, Damarqus, also expressed his concern: “It’s worrying, and it’s just…unpleasant.”
Response from Denver Health
In response to the incident, Denver Health issued a statement.
“Denver Health is in contact with the family. While this is a known medical complication in emergency C-sections, our priority is always to provide the best care for both the mother and the child,” the statement said.
“At Denver Health, the safety and well-being of our patients is our number one priority.”
After the incident, a GoFundMe page was set up to help the family with medical expenses and has raised over $11,000.
Conclusion
The unexpected and traumatic events surrounding Kyanni’s birth have left Reazjhana and her family to cope with both emotional and physical challenges. While the hospital has acknowledged the medical complication, the family continues to process the experience, especially the emergency caused by the injuries to their newborn. As they move forward, the community’s support, including the more than $11,000 raised on GoFundMe, offers some comfort during this difficult time. For Reazjhana and Damarqus, their focus remains on their daughter’s recovery, hoping for a swift healing process as they navigate the challenges of starting their journey as parents.