Bailey and Braxton: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Bailey and Braxton's Story
After dating for ten years and recently married, Brandi and Brian were ready to have children. They had always dreamed of having twins 鈥 hoping for a "one and done" pregnancy 鈥 although multiples were not part of their family history. Both knew it wouldn鈥檛 be easy. Brandi had been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could make it challenging to get pregnant. Even with the diagnosis of PCOS, they prayed not only to get pregnant but to get pregnant with twins.
To assess her fertility, Brandi鈥檚 obstetrician (OB) suggested she get an ovulation test. No one was more surprised than Brandi herself when the test revealed her ovulation levels were off the charts. Her OB confirmed she was pregnant with one baby. The couple was elated that God had answered their prayers. They soon began regular visits with their OB. At a routine ultrasound, two weeks later, Brian and Brandi got another surprise; they were having twins!聽
Then There Were Twins
Their OB advised them to see a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, as Brandi鈥檚 pregnancy was considered 鈥渉igh-risk鈥 because she was having multiples and would be 35 years old on the expected due date. Brandi researched a list of possible MFMs in the area and selected Claudia Taboada, DO.
鈥淔rom the first time we met Dr. Taboada, I knew we were in good hands,鈥 says Brandi. 鈥淲e immediately had a bond between us. We trusted her.鈥 Brandi鈥檚 pregnancy continued to progress without incident.
But at 35 and half weeks, her blood pressure skyrocketed unexpectedly. They went to the emergency room and were encouraged by the OB physician to have a C-section to deliver the babies immediately. Brandi and Brian were understandably shaken, anxious and unsure what to do. This wasn鈥檛 part of their plan. Just then, the phone rang. It was Dr. Taboada. As Brandi recalled, 鈥淪he somehow knew that we needed to hear from her.鈥 Dr. Taboada listened to their concerns and reassured Brandi and Brian that having a C-section would be a good decision for Brandi and her babies. 鈥淚 really can鈥檛 thank her enough. She will forever be a part of our family.鈥
Bailey and Braxton were born four days after their mother's birthday and just 10 seconds apart. They are healthy, happy fraternal twins. Bailey is the talker, waking up every morning around 5 a.m., cooing in her crib, while Braxton prefers to sleep in. The twins just turned 6 months old and are asserting their independence 鈥 turning over, scooting around and soon will be crawling.