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Miracle Baby Thrives After Early SMA Treatment Plan

11/22/2025

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  • Rowen Larson, a 5-month-old diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, is thriving thanks to an early prenatal treatment plan.
  • Aria and Stephen, Rowen's parents, learned they were carriers of the SMN1 gene before Rowen's birth, enabling proactive management.
  • Doctors developed the treatment plan weeks before Rowen's arrival, enabling her NICU graduation shortly after birth.
  • The Larsons emphasize genetic testing and community support, with Aria urging others to seek help through social media.