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Mom Welcomes 14lb Baby Girl, Defying Expectations
17 Jul
Summary
- Baby Yemayá weighed an astonishing 14 lbs, 1 oz at birth.
- A C-section was performed after the baby grabbed a provider's finger.
- The newborn spent a few days in the NICU for breathing issues.
A Buffalo, New York mother, Dorisha Rodriguez, and her partner, Dominic Soto, welcomed a baby girl, Yemayá, who weighed an astonishing 14 lbs, 1 oz. This significantly exceeded the final growth scan estimate of 13 pounds, 4 ounces, leaving the medical team speechless.
Rodriguez initially planned a natural birth but transitioned to a C-section when Yemayá, during a cervical check at 5 centimeters dilation, reached out and grabbed the provider's finger. This prompted a closer examination, revealing the baby's advanced position and necessitating the surgical delivery for safety.
Born hand-first, Yemayá spent a short period in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to manage rapid breathing and was placed on oxygen. She was discharged on her one-week birthday, having successfully regulated her breathing.
The name Yemayá was chosen to embody feminine strength and resilience. Her parents feel their daughter already exemplifies her name, announcing her arrival with an undeniable presence and determining her own entrance into the world.
