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The doctors couldn’t stop screaming when they realized what they hold in their arms

Yeah, having a baby is such an exciting time, but it can also be a very stressful one as there are all kinds of things that can go wrong. It’s only natural that new moms and dads tend to worry about every possibility and worst-case scenario, hoping with all their might that their child will be born happy and healthy. But some couples like Karen Rodis and Paul Ribkin experience firsthand what can happen when things go wrong? Karen and Paul were initially thrilled to say Hello to their baby boy, Nathaniel, but had to say goodbye to him.

Just 36 hours later

Nathaniel was born with a rare, life-threatening condition known as polycystic kidney disease. Read the full story here ▶