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New Mom's Yawn Leaves Her Paralyzed, Faces Recovery

9/23/2025

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Story summary

Hayley Black, 36, of Milton Keynes, suffered a neck injury after yawning while caring for a newborn, leaving her paralyzed on one side.
She underwent discectomy and fusion, carrying a 50% survival risk.
She regained some function but still faces psychological trauma and physical limitations.
Her husband Ian became her primary caregiver, while fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue.

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Story summary

Hayley Black, 36, of Milton Keynes, suffered a neck injury after yawning while caring for a newborn, leaving her paralyzed on one side.
She underwent discectomy and fusion, carrying a 50% survival risk.
She regained some function but still faces psychological trauma and physical limitations.
Her husband Ian became her primary caregiver, while fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue.