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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Couple Opts Not to Know Sex of Baby While Pregnant. Then Unexpected Person Ruins the Surprise
A woman who opted not to learn the sex of her baby before the birth found out anyway, after her mother-in-law went behind her back She writes on Reddit that she found out she was having a boy when acquaintances approached her at the grocery store Now, she wants her mother-in-law to know she's upsetA woman who decided not to learn the sex of her baby before the birth was in for a surprise when her mother-in-law went behind her back to find out. In a post published to Reddit, the 26-year-old woman explains that she and her husband are expecting their first child. "I am not fussed on the gender of my baby, neither is my husband, we just want a healthy and happy baby. Thus, we have not found out the gender, rather we want a surprise, or at least I thought," she writes. She adds that she has always had "a pretty good relationship" with her mother-in-law and has been sending her ultrasound images and other updates about the pregnancy. However, as she nears her due date, her mother-in-law "has been dying to know the gender." She is "constantly asking if we have changed our mind, and time after time, my husband and I say our minds are set on a surprise," she writes. Recently, the woman "had some mutual family friends approach me in the middle of the supermarket, and congratulate me and my husband on having a baby, and how exciting it is to have a little BOY." The poster was "taken aback" and told their friends that they did "not know the gender of the baby." "The family friends reply that 'Oh yes, MIL NAME, told us it was a boy,'" she writes. "I didn't say anything at the time, just smiled, and turned to my husband and kind of just went 'You need to investigate this.' " The man then called his mother and asked for an explanation. "She explained that she asked her friend, showed images of the ultrasound (works in the medical field/midwifery), and she confirmed it was a boy." They also learns that the mother-in-law had "told everyone." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories "I am FURIOUS that I, THE MOTHER, [am] finding this out last, when I did not even want to know," she writes. The couple confronted the mother-in-law, and the soon-to-be mom expressed her "deep disappointment and anger," telling her they need some space. Now her husband's siblings are saying she overreacted. However, Reddit users disagree, arguing that the woman should keep the baby far from the mother-in-law for as long as possible. "Make it at least a year. No contact, no holidays," wrote one commenter. "If she couldn't wait a few weeks for the gender reveal, she can wait a few months for the baby reveal," another added. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
'Hand of God' mysteriously appears in ultrasound after mom prays for baby's health
A Kentucky woman believes her baby has been blessed by 'the hand of God' after a strange artifact appeared in her ultrasound. The 32-week scan appears to show a large hand caressing her the developing child's head in the womb. Amanda Foster, 33, who is eight months pregnant with a boy, said she has 'asked the Lord repeatedly to please keep His hand on my baby' before every appointment' after he was diagnosed with a heart condition early in the pregnancy. There was a problem with the wall that separates parts of the heart near the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the body, which can be life-threatening. The ultrasound has gone viral online, with people calling the image 'amazing' and 'a miracle.' Others have suggested that it is actually the baby's hand, enlarged and distorted during the ultrasound. But Foster and her husband, Kyle, believe that it was God protecting their son after the health scare. ' We prayed and prayed along with several others. When we followed up with a specialist, it was gone,' Foster shared on Facebook. 'I have been so thankful that I've begun to pray before every appointment.' Foster's journey, however, began when she was just 17 years old. She was pregnant with her first son, who was diagnosed at 18 weeks with Potter's syndrome, a condition that occurs when the baby's kidneys do not develop properly or are missing. This condition hinders lung development and restricts the baby's position in the womb, causing physical features like a flattened face, low-set ears, and limb deformities. Because of these problems, Potter syndrome is considered a terminal diagnosis and Foster lost her first child. 'My thought at that time was, 'Well, if God is going to take my son, He will take me too!'' Foster shared. 'It didn't work out that way, and I developed a deep resentment and anger toward God. If that wasn't enough, I was later told it was very unlikely I would ever have a healthy baby boy since Potter's syndrome is more common in males.' Foster and Kyle later welcomed two healthy girls into the world. While she was overjoyed to be a mother, she was 'drowning in anger, pain, mind chaos and torture.' Foster, who is 32 weeks pregnant, said her son is health after being diagnosed with a heart condition 'I never doubted that God wasn't real, I just didn't want anything to do with Him because of what He had done to me,' said Foster. 'I lived a very chaotic and miserable life for a while. I had finally given up. I was tired and completely broken when I turned my life over to Jesus Christ in September of 2021.' From that moment, Foster said her entire life changed for the better, and by November, she became pregnant. 'In March of 2022, I found out he was a boy and that he was healthy! He is now two, almost three! Fast forward to now, I found out I was pregnant with another baby boy, and this pregnancy has had its ups and downs,' she said. She took her youngest daughter, Bailey, with her to the ultrasound appointment, where Bailey was the first to spot the giant hand over her soon-to-be little brother's face.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
NHS cannular method rolled out after Bristol success
An ultrasound service which means fewer patients need surgery has been rolled out to eight NHS units after its success in Bristol. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said its unit in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre used ultrasound-guided cannulation 177 times for patients or donors in an eight-month period. A nurse uses an ultrasound machine to find a vein which cannot normally be found, it said. The procedure is used for people with illnesses including blood cancers and sickle cell disease. Medics added it helped avoid "multiple attempts at cannulation", the need to go into theatre for central line insertions and removals and reduced patients' time in hospital. The NHSBT said since the training began at its Bristol Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) unit two years ago, it is thought more than 200 central line procedures had been avoided. And the method has now been rolled out to eight other TAS units in England. "Bristol is one of our busiest units and yet had the lowest rate of central line insertions thanks to this method," said Teresa Baines, Head of TAS at NHSBT. "A lot of our patients come to us for regular treatments and so to be able to avoid multiple attempts at cannulation or being taken to surgery for line insertion (and later removal) on every visit, makes a huge difference to the quality of their care."The NHSBT said the procedure could save patients up to half-a-day in hospital and also saves the NHS money. 'Much better experience' Tegan Rendell, 20, attends Bristol's TAS unit every eight weeks, for a plasma exchange to treat Autoimmune Limbic Encephalitis, an autoimmune disease that attacks her brain."My illness mean I need to undergo a lot of medical procedures and it can be really traumatic as my veins are so difficult to find," she said."There have been occasions where medics have tried to cannulate nine times and still not been successful, it's awful. "My arms end up black and blue and really sore. She said the plasma exchanges were "life-changing" and each time improved her quality of life. "I have fewer seizures, less headaches and generally feel so much better within myself. Even so, if I knew I faced the trauma of repeated cannulation attempts every time I needed a plasma exchange, I would really ultrasound guided cannulation – and the incredible nurses who do it – make my experience so much better than it might otherwise be."
TechCrunch
6 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Samsung may invest in $100M round for medical imaging startup Exo
In Brief Samsung's venture investment unit is looking to invest in California-based medical device startup, Exo, in a round that could climb to $100 million, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The round is being led by Sands Capital, Bold Capital and Qubit Health Capital, the report said, adding that Qubit's chairman, Imar Ishrak, would join Exo's board. Founded in 2015, Exo makes handheld medical imaging devices that use a combination of artificial intelligence, medical imaging and silicon technology for ultrasound examinations like scanning lungs or echocardiograms. The device plugs into a smartphone, and medical examiners can scan patients, document, and share exam reports using one app. The company has so far raised more than $320 million in funding from investors including RA Capital Management, BlackRock, Sands Capital, Intel, Sony, and Avidity Partners. The company most recently raised a $220 million in Series C round in 2021. Exo is also in talks to partner with Samsung Medison Co., which makes medical devices for ultrasound diagnostics and digital X-ray systems, the report said. Exo, Samsung, Sands Capital, Bold Capital and Qubit Health did not immediately return requests for comment.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Esaote: The new MyLab™Heron ultrasound scanner for veterinary physicians had its world premiere at the SCIVAC Rimini 2025 Congress
GENOA, Italy, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Esaote, a leading company in the field of medical diagnostic imaging, has presented the world premiere of the new MyLab™Heron ultrasound system at the Congress organized in Rimini from May 23 to 25 May by SCIVAC, the largest Veterinary Scientific Society in Italy, the objective of which is the scientific and professional education of veterinarians. MyLab™Heron is the latest result of Esaote's research activity in high-performance portable ultrasound systems, in which the Company has now been recognized for over 30 years and where it stands out for its comprehensive product portfolio and innovative solutions. "Veterinary physicians," stated Erminio Bassi, Esaote Vet Business Manager, "are always looking for tools that improve accuracy and efficiency, and this new ultrasound system meets these needs perfectly." MyLab™Heron is inspired by the animal from which it takes its characteristics of precision and ease of movement, even in challenging conditions, and is a portable system that combines superior performance, ease of use and mobility, including a fully cleanable touch interface. Access to all functions, from simple to advanced, is simple, intuitive and customizable, while its compact size and long-lasting battery make it ideal in any clinical setting. Workflows are designed to reduce the number of actions and to enable the veterinarian to focus on caring for the animal. Advanced technology and dedicated veterinary solutions make the diagnostic process simple and reliable. The result is faster and more accurate decisions. By analyzing real-time imaging data, artificial intelligence features built into the system reduce operator input, improving overall workflow and productivity. Similarly, MyLab™Heron offers high-resolution imaging in both superficial and deeper areas, thanks to the wide range of probes available. All this makes it possible to scan animals of any size in all applications, from general imaging to cardiology, from the musculoskeletal system to reproduction, providing unparalleled clarity. A powerful tool designed to support veterinarians working in clinics, hospitals and independently. MyLab™Heron supplements and enriches the range of Esaote ultrasound scanners dedicated to veterinary medicine, of which MyLab™Fox and MyLab™Panther are well-established, widely recognized benchmarks in international markets. They demonstrate the attention to innovation and detail with which Esaote intends to make veterinary care increasingly accessible and decisive, to improve proximity to animals and the people who love them. Esaote also supports veterinary physicians in diagnostic imaging with training programs and education, from webinars to live events; it is convinced that its vision of care based on sharing, research, and discussion with experts can help improve the future of veterinary medicine and enhance the role of the animal doctor. Esaote Group Leader in medical imaging (ultrasound, MRI, software to manage the diagnostic process). At the end of 2024, the Group had approximately 1,300 employees, half of whom in Italy. With facilities in Genoa and Florence, and its own production and research units in Italy and the Netherlands, Esaote maintains a presence in over 100 countries around the world. © Copyright Esaote 2025 Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Esaote S.p.A. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
