Reazjhana Williams from Denver planned a natural birth, but during labor in June 2021, doctors couldn’t find her baby’s heartbeat, prompting an emergency C-section. Moments later, her daughter Kyanni was born with a deep facial laceration, shocking both parents.
Instead of holding her newborn, Reazjhana had to hand her over to a plastic surgeon. Kyanni required 13 stitches for the cut, which doctors said was caused by her position close to the placenta wall during the procedure—a known but rare C-section complication.
“I tried to be understanding, but I still have questions,” Reazjhana said. Denver Health acknowledged the incident, stating patient safety is their top priority. A GoFundMe for the family has raised over $11,000 to help cover medical costs.