{
  "id": 9960203,
  "title": "Woman Excited for Baby Scan, Then Comes News She Never Expected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/woman-excited-for-baby-scan-then-comes-news-she-never-expected",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-26T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/woman-excited-for-baby-scan-then-comes-news-she-never-expected-12484145"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melbourne mom Racquel Ferraro was overjoyed for her baby scan at 21 weeks, imagining she would meet her daughter and capture precious photos. However, the unexpected news was devastating: her baby girl's femur bone was severely underdeveloped. Racquel, 31, and her partner Chris Di Bella, 36, were left reeling, unsure of the implications and fearing the worst. In a heartbreaking turn, the doctor suggested they terminate the pregnancy, leaving the couple in shock and disbelief. After six weeks of uncertainty, they received further details and decided to continue the pregnancy, welcoming Daisy in July 2026. Daisy was later diagnosed with two rare congenital limb differences: proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) and fibular hemimelia, severely affecting her right leg. This diagnosis brought a new set of emotional challenges for Racquel, who had to process the reality of her daughter's condition and adjust her dreams for her daughter's future. Despite the setbacks, Racquel remains committed to providing a loving and supportive environment for Daisy, embracing her as Daisy despite her differences.",
  "summary": "Racquel Ferraro, 31, told Newsweek she couldn't switch her mind off and she was preparing for the worst.",
  "key_points": [
    "Racquel Ferraro excited for baby scan at 21 weeks.",
    "Baby girl's femur bone severely underdeveloped.",
    "Racquel and Chris decide to continue pregnancy, welcome Daisy in 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}