A Story Full of Faith and Hope: The Miracle of Miya, Born in a Fight

In my medical practice as a women's doctor, every day is a new story, full of challenges and hopes. But there are cases that leave an indelible mark, and today I want to tell you about one of them. This is the story of the courageous family of Aya Hanım and Oraz Bey, who, together with me, went through an incredibly difficult journey to fight for the life of their baby girl Miya, born prematurely. Their journey is a living testament that faith and boundless parental love can create a true miracle.

The Beginning of the Ordeal

A young couple, Aya Hanım and Oraz Bey, came to me. They were expecting their first child, and the pregnancy was progressing well. But at 22 weeks, something unexpected happened: the amniotic fluid prematurely broke. This condition always poses a serious danger. The absence of amniotic fluid can negatively affect fetal development, and an open amniotic sac—a thin but durable membrane that surrounds the developing fetus in the womb—becomes a gateway for infection, threatening serious complications such as chorioamnionitis and endometritis (inflammation of the fetal membranes and the lining of the uterus).

We discussed all the possible risks and upcoming difficulties, but the parents, Aya Hanım and Oraz Bey, had no doubt. They were firmly resolved to fight for their daughter's life, and we began this fight together.

The Battle for Life

I made a decision to urgently hospitalize Aya Hanım. Under the control of antibiotics and therapy to prevent premature labor, we began observation. Our main hope was that the opening in the amniotic membranes would close and the fluid would start to accumulate again.

Fortunately, that is what happened, although for a short period of time. A small amount of fluid was preserved, which allowed the baby to continue growing, and the absence of infection for four weeks gave her the opportunity to gain a few grams and prepare her lungs for a possible birth.

The Critical Point and a Miracle

At 26 weeks, the patient's condition worsened. Inflammation indicators began to rise dangerously, and the amniotic fluid started to actively leak again. One day, the situation became critical, which is why we had to perform an emergency cesarean section.

At such early stages, this decision is made to avoid injury to the baby, who is too fragile to pass through the natural birth canal, and to minimize the risk of infectious complications.

The condition of the amniotic fluid was so alarming that the neonatologist and I understood the baby would face an incredibly difficult struggle for survival.

But she made it. Baby girl Miya survived, proving that she is a true fighter. I truly consider her a miracle. Her salvation was made possible thanks to the coordinated work of the Medical Park Neonatology Department and, first and foremost, the incredible strength of spirit of her parents. They did everything they could so their child could live. And they won.

The Second Pregnancy: A New Stage

Every time I see how Miya grows and develops, I rejoice in her successes. It reminds me that there is nothing stronger than parental love and faith.

When Aya Hanım and Oraz Bey came to me with a second pregnancy, we took all preventive measures from the first days: we performed an infection screening and at 12 weeks, we performed a cerclage—a surgical procedure that involves placing a stitch on the cervix. It helps to strengthen the cervix to prevent its early opening and the threat of premature birth.

Fortunately, this time everything went smoothly, and little İbrahim was born as a full-term baby.

This story is living proof that together, with faith and hope, any obstacle can be overcome.

For a personalized consultation, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Irina Ivanovna Ergül — an experienced specialist in reproductive medicine, member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), who recently attended the organization’s international conference in Paris.

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