What Exactly Is Josie Bates’ Rare Health Condition?
Bringing Up Bates star Josie Bates Balka has been making headlines since welcoming her third child. She recently shared the name of her newborn son. However, she revealed that the baby boy would be hospitalized for several days due to health complications he got from her. Until recently, some Redditors found out how rare and dangerous Josie’s condition was. Keep reading to see the shocking discovery.
Bringing Up Bates: Josie Bates Reveals Name Of Baby Boy
In an Instagram post, Josie revealed that the name of her baby boy is Miles Kelton Balka. “Say hello to Miles Kelton Balka. Born 2•21•24 weighing 7lb 10oz and 21 inches long. We are so in love and soaking up the newborn bliss,” the Bringing Up Bates star captioned. Families and friends of the 10th Bates child took to her comments section to welcome baby Miles to the world. Others even mentioned that he already looks like his father, Kelton.
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- “Beautiful little Miles Kelton. Looks like a little Kelton.”
- “Handsome strong name for a handsome boy!”
- “Welcome to the world sweet Miles!”
Josie’s Rare Health Condition
Some Redditors discussed Josie’s health condition. She previously revealed that she has anti-C antibodies, which is a very rare health condition. According to the poster, the Bringing Up Bates star’s condition often causes severe HDN, which could lead to perinatal mortality and morbidity. It was also discovered that the condition gets worse with each pregnancy, making her recent pregnancy with Miles dangerous. Some Reddit users also hope that Kelton and Josie Bates Balka are now done with having babies.
- “Josie shared she has Anti-C antibodies which are very rare & very dangerous. She also shared her baby will be hospitalized most likely through the weekend and some of next week due to “high antibodies”. It causes Hemolytic Disease of Newborn (HDN) & worsens with each subsequent pregnancy.”
- “Wow. The more I learn about ttc, pregnancy complications, birth complications, Disorders, etc…it’s truly a miracle any of us are alive lol like just in general The process of conception to life outside the womb is wild lol.”
- “This form is very rare. There is not a lot of research on anti-c little c.”
- “I think now that they have their boy they might be done. I do think it’ll depend on how serious the condition is for their son and their doctor’s recommendations.”
- “I don’t think she understands how serious it is. Their baby is pictured undergoing UV light therapy now which is used to get rid of bilirubin.”
Bringing Up Bates: How’s Josie Bates’ Newborn Son Miles?
Josie Bates Balka’s baby boy is presently being monitored at the hospital due to high antibodies. The Bringing Up Bates star also shared a clip of Miles undergoing UV light therapy to get rid of bilirubin. It was also discovered that if bilirubin builds up, it could lead to serious health complications such as brain damage or even death.
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