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14: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 14
14: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 14
14: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 14
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Georgina shares her son Freddie's journey with Hirschsprung’s disease, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of managing his condition.
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Get the buttons here!Freddie's Fight: A Mother's Journey with Hirschsprung’s Disease
Episode Overview
- Freddie's early signs of Hirschsprung’s disease were initially dismissed as normal.
- Georgina shares the emotional journey from diagnosis to treatment.
- Freddie underwent multiple procedures, including receiving a stoma.
- Community support and social media play a crucial role in finding information and support.
- Georgina emphasises the importance of parental resilience and self-care.
You don't expect to have a baby or a child who's got any sort of medical needs or additional needs; you don't expect this to be the experience that you have when you have a baby
In this episode of 'The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard', we meet Georgina, a mother whose five-month-old son, Freddie, was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease shortly after birth. Georgina shares the emotional rollercoaster of discovering Freddie’s condition, the initial signs, and the medical journey they embarked on. From the first indications of something being amiss when Freddie was a newborn, to the multiple doctor visits and eventual diagnosis, Georgina’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She provides a detailed account of the procedures Freddie underwent, including the unexpected news during surgery that led to him having a stoma. Georgina’s candidness about the challenges of managing Freddie’s condition, while also maintaining a semblance of normalcy, offers a raw and honest look into life with a medically complex child. The episode also touches on the importance of community support and social media in finding information and solidarity.
Georgina’s passion for sharing her journey to help others in similar situations shines through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by Hirschsprung’s disease or looking for a heartfelt story of resilience. Don't miss out on this touching narrative that underscores the strength and determination of parents navigating their child's health challenges.