“For me, the key factors that saved Teddy’s life were early diagnosis, proper nutrition, and a stem cell transplant from umbilical cord blood,” Says Sarah.
At 3 years old, Teddy now holds a 97 percent chance of survival. Sarah makes a heartfelt appeal to all mothers, expressing gratitude to the Spanish woman who chose to donate her placenta after birth. She urges others to consider doing the same instead of letting midwives discard it.
“If I stood before a pregnant mother with my child and said, ‘My child’s survival depends on a stem cell transplant, and the best chance comes from your placenta that you’re planning to throw away – can I have it?’ I don’t believe any mother would refuse,” Sarah asserts. She adds, “You can’t fathom the emotions of learning there’s a way to save your child’s life, not through medicine you can purchase, but through the selfless act of someone who woke up one day and decided to give this gift.”