Newborn Nearly Dies from Bleeding After Circumcision Due to Undisclosed Risks

Circumcision Complications for Newborn with Heart Condition

• 👶 A newborn baby, Cole, born on March 31st, is in critical condition after a circumcision procedure.
• 💔 Cole was born with a known heart disease and had a stent placed, but was doing well and cleared for discharge.
• ⚠️ Parents were not informed of elevated risks associated with circumcision for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Severe Health Consequences and Hospital Response

• 🩸 For over 10 hours, Cole bled extensively, leading to loss of blood and oxygen to vital organs.
• 🧠 The infant suffered liver damage, kidney damage, and brain damage as a result of the prolonged bleeding.
• 🏥 Cole remains in critical condition at New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, where he has undergone four surgeries and daily transfusions in the past week.
• 🤐 The hospital declined to comment on the case, citing patient privacy policies.

Family's Advocacy and Hope for Recovery

• 🗣️ Cole's parents are sharing their story to prevent similar incidents and advocate for their son.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The mother expresses a longing for Cole to meet his older brother, Bryce, and for him to come home.
• 🙏 The family is praying, fighting, and advocating for Cole, emphasizing his strength and resilience.