Efforts are underway to support the family of new Fort St. John mother being medevaced in critical care to Prince George.
Jennifer Eady says her sister in law Danielle Creed gave birth to her daughter Leia in February after what she describes was a difficult pregnancy.
But serious health complications have followed, and Eady says Creed was rushed to hospital with severe pancreatitis on Feb. 27. Making matters worse, her lung collapsed a week later on March 6, and she is now being medevaced to Prince George for care, according to Eady.
Eady explains there are further concerns that her sister-in-law’s blood is low in certain minerals and that she cannot control her blood sugars; fluid is continuing to collect in her abdomen, she says.
“She is in critical condition, and will now be separated from her new baby for an undisclosed amount of time,” says Eady, who has begun crowdfunding efforts to support her brother, Michael, as well as Creed's mother with the unexpected financial burden, including formula, diapers, and travel to Prince George.
“Danielle and baby Leia have not had time to properly build the newborn/mother bond. I know we have a great community, and all support and prayer is appreciated,” Eady says.
A GoFundMe page started Wednesday has raised $750, and Eady says donations of size two diapers and baby clothes size 3 to 6 months will also help to ease the stress of family.
