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Mother Advocates Genetic Testing After Complicated Pregnancy Journey

5/9/2025

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Kendall Macek's journey through her second pregnancy was fraught with challenges, including severe polyhydramnios. Specialists in Houston discovered her baby had Bartter syndrome and a double aortic arch. After several amnioreductions, she welcomed her son Riggs at 33 weeks. Now a vibrant 2-year-old, Kendall passionately champions prenatal genetic testing for its crucial role in saving lives.

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Kendall Macek's journey through her second pregnancy was fraught with challenges, including severe polyhydramnios. Specialists in Houston discovered her baby had Bartter syndrome and a double aortic arch. After several amnioreductions, she welcomed her son Riggs at 33 weeks. Now a vibrant 2-year-old, Kendall passionately champions prenatal genetic testing for its crucial role in saving lives.