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Influencer Who Had Heart Surgery While Pregnant Opens Up About Baby’s Death
Influencer Leah Jay Ramsey
Heart Surgery Survivor Details Postpartum After Baby’s Death
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An influencer who survived emergency open-heart surgery while pregnant says she’s now facing an even more painful battle … postpartum after losing her newborn daughter.
Leah Jay Ramsey — a 35-year-old Australian fitness influencer living in Texas — and her husband, Michael Ramsey, revealed earlier this month their daughter, Rowe, died shortly after she was born … and now Leah is opening up about the heartbreaking aftermath.
In an emotional Instagram post Tuesday, Leah shared a somber selfie from bed with her young son curled up beside her, saying she’s been “quietly grieving.”
Leah called postpartum without Rowe “horrible,” adding she feels like “a shell of a person.”
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Earlier this year, Leah nearly died after a severe strep infection spread to her heart, forcing doctors to perform emergency open-heart surgery while she was 8-months pregnant with Rowe.
Weeks after announcing Rowe’s death, Leah says the grief of losing her daughter has taken a heavy toll, leaving her with “a gigantic hole” inside.
Leah also thanked supporters who’ve reached out … saying the love has meant more than words can express.