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Amber soon learned that Lavender had been born with her aortic valve shut, so blood was not flowing properly through her small body. After the doctors performed an echocardiogram, Amber could tell they were concerned. Dr. Oza put a central arterial line through her belly-button, hooked her up to a machine and gave her oxygen. The next thing Amber knew, her baby was transported to the Queen’s helipad and was on her way to be treated by specialists at UCSF Benioff. Amber was terrified but could that see Lavender was in good hands.

It was the first time Amber had given birth at the Queen, and she was so grateful that it had the neonatal expertise to diagnose and treat Lavender’s critical condition.

Amber says, “The doctors told me that, although they’ll be keeping an eye on Lavender as she grows, she’ll definitely be able to keep up with her older brother. That’s such a relief.”