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20-month old baby girl born deaf to hear for first time
A 20-month-old baby girl, who was born deaf, will hear for the first time today following cochlear implant surgery. Amelie Rings' implants will be turned on today, allowing the tot from North Wales to initially hear a whisper.
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Baby born deaf set to hear for the first time
A baby who was born deaf is set to hear sound for the very first time today.
Amelie Ring from Holywell had an electronic device surgically implanted to enable her to hear for the first time.
In December, surgeons has to postpone plans to insert bilateral cochlear implants after the 20 month old stopped breathing after receiving an anaesthetic.
Last week the implants were put in place and Amelie's mother, Vicky, described said it was a day the family thought they may never see.
Amelie was born at 28 weeks and spent her first 102 days in Glan Clwyd Hospital after suffering major blood loss in her mother's womb. She underwent nine blood transfusions and a heart operation while in hospital.
20-month-old girl born deaf to hear for first time
A 20-month-old baby girl, who was born deaf, will hear for the first time today following cochlear implant surgery. Amelie Rings' implants will be turned on today, allowing the tot from North Wales to initially hear a whisper.
As the weeks go on, the implants will be altered and the sounds will gradually get louder.
Amelie's mum Vicky told News North Wales: "It is going to be emotional. It will also be interesting to see how she reacts. She might cry, laugh or smile – I just hope she likes it.”