JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A newborn baby who was called a 'living miracle' after his mother died during childbirth will be taken off life support after several complications.
People reports that Matthew Jr. was born April 29 to Lauren Accurso and her husband, Dr. Matthew Accurso. A Facebook post shared by the family's pastor said the baby suffered significant brain injury due to a prolonged period without oxygen during his birth.
People reports his mom died while giving birth. She was 37 and had three other children with her husband.
A GoFundMe page for the family said Matthew Jr. had been making progress. But that changed this week. His father said his family would take the baby off life support.
Matthew Sr. in the post that his son has several serious complications related to cognitive function and development. Doctors attempted to wean him off life support machines, but the results were not positive.
He continued:
Despite the outcome, his father said Matthew Jr. is a "living miracle."
People reports Matthew Sr. and Lauren were high school sweethearts who got married in 2004. They have three daughters, ages 2, 5 and 8.