HealthNine.com.auQueensland mum’s message to other parents after newborn son’s stroke
A Queensland mum is raising awareness after her newborn son Ollie was diagnosed with a stroke, which affects around 120 babies in Australia each year.
Paige Oclery’s son Ollie entered the world not crying with doctors later discovering he’d suffered a stroke.
Queensland mum Paige Oclery is sharing her story after her son Ollie was found to have suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
Around 120 babies and 400 children in Australia have a stroke each year, and it is among the top ten causes of childhood death.
The Stroke Foundation says parents should watch for excessive sleepiness, seizures or swallowing problems in babies as possible warning signs.
The Stroke Foundation says signs of stroke in babies include excessive sleepiness, seizures or swallowing problems, so trust your instincts if something seems off with your newborn.
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