Samantha Hanratty, known for her role in Yellowjackets, recently shared with her fans that her first child will be born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. In a heartfelt TikTok video, Hanratty expressed her surprise at this news and her concerns for her son’s upcoming surgeries.
Hanratty explained that while cleft lip and palate conditions are not hereditary in their families, they are focused on ensuring their son’s health and happiness. The journey ahead includes surgeries for their baby boy, which, though scary, Hanratty feels fortunate to have access to specialists and medical support.
Hanratty shared that she has already met with specialists for their son’s cleft lip and palate treatment. She expressed her emotions regarding the situation, including concerns about breastfeeding, but remains hopeful for her son’s well-being and the support from their family in the medical field.
Despite the challenges, Hanratty and her husband are at peace with the situation and confident in their son’s future. She ended the video on a positive note, acknowledging her son’s reassuring kicks as a sign of his strength.
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