Mother completes cycle challenge to thank hospital staff who saved her son

Mother completes cycle challenge to thank hospital staff who saved her son

07 November 2017

Ruby Danowski had experienced a normal pregnancy up until baby Vaughn arrived - but a drawn-out and complicated birth left her newborn struggling with a series of complications triggered by his birth asphyxia, which restricted the flow of oxygen to his brain.

 Thankfully, Vaughn was in good hands. Experts in the hospital's neonatal unit were able to provide first-class care, helping him survive those challenging early days.

 A crucial MRI scan after 10 days in intensive care showed that Vaughn's brain was functioning normally - and he is now a happy and healthy little boy.

"The hospital provided a private room for me so I could visit him round the clock," said Ruby. "And when our fragile family felt overwhelmed with fear, the support and care of the nurses and consultants kept us strong."

Ruby took part in the Thames Bridge Bike Ride last month, cycling the 35-mile route and raising more than £2,000 for Imperial Health Charity.

We will make sure the money Ruby raised goes straight back to the neonatal unit at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, so that other mothers in her position continue to receive the best possible care.

 Ruby added: "The NHS caught us the moment things went wrong and continue to support us and countless other families."

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