I was told my baby may never walk after surgery in womb – now she’s running around
A GIRL whose parents were told she may never walk is now running around — after surgery in the womb.
Mum Georgia Axford and dad Tyler Kelly discovered at the 20-week scan their unborn baby had spina bifida, which can paralyse the legs.
They got a £9,000 loan and travelled to Germany for an op where a collagen patch helps repair the spine.
Piper-Kohl Kelly, named after surgeon Dr Thomas Kohl, was then born early but healthy, and a fundraiser helped pay back the loan.
Now aged five, she can walk and run and has taken part in school sports day.
Georgia, 24, from Yate, South Gloucs, said: “Seeing her run on the tracks was amazing.
“I never thought she’d be able to do something like that.
“Sometimes it doesn’t feel real. I think back to what we were told, and they were really negative about Piper’s diagnosis.
“We were prepared to give Piper whatever support she needed.
“I can’t believe it – we’re so lucky to see Piper achieve what she does.”