Woman pregnant years after life-saving transplant
Summary
Keeleigh John, who received a double organ transplant as a child, is now pregnant despite doctors previously saying it was unlikely she could have children. She credits her donor’s family for saving her life and allowing her to create new life. Keeleigh also promotes organ donation and competes in transplant sports events.Key Facts
- Keeleigh John from Somerset had liver and kidney transplants at age 12 due to kidney failure.
- Doctors told her family pregnancy would likely not be possible after the surgery.
- She found out she was pregnant after recovering from sepsis this year and is currently 14 weeks along with a healthy baby.
- Keeleigh competes in transplant sports including shot put, archery, and discus, winning gold medals.
- She advocates for the NHS Organ Donor Register, encouraging people to both accept and donate organs.
- NHS data shows organ donations have dropped by 9% compared to last year, while waiting lists for transplants are at a record high.
- Keeleigh plans to compete in the 2027 World Transplant Games and hopes to bring her baby.
- Her family expressed deep gratitude to the donor family for making her survival and pregnancy possible.
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