Cumbernauld baby dies after alarm raised over routine scan

Aikida Maclean, from Cumbernauld, was 28 weeks pregnant when medics realised her baby girl had fluid building up on her side.

She was given the difficult tough decision to let her pass away or attempt immediate delivery, but warned the chances of the baby’s survival would be very slim.

The 35-year-old decided to take the risk and gave birth to Cassie, who stunned doctors as she managed to pull through at first.

The infant was diagnosed with Hydrops Fetalis which involves severe swelling which happens when too much fluid leaves the baby's bloodstream and goes into the tissues.

Sadly, her health then began to deteriorate and at just 28-days-old she passed away leaving Aikida and dad Colin Maclean, 34, heartbroken.

Cassie was just 28 days old when she sadly passed away (Image: Sourced)

The nurses helped Cassie's parents make memories (Image: Sourced)

They told the Glasgow Times: “The chances of her surviving at all were very unlikely, but by a miracle they managed to stabilise her and she was doing okay.

“Just after two weeks though more fluid buildup and her health deteriorated.

“It was all very out of the blue for us, people don’t think it will happen to them until it sadly does.

“The nurses were incredible. We really do not have a bad word to say, nothing was too much hassle and they were very direct with us which we appreciated.

“They were also brilliant with our son Alfie who is only five, they kept him entertained and chatted to him.”

Aikida and Colin raised money for NHS heroes who helped their family (Image: Sourced)

Now Cassie’s mum and dad want to thank NHS heroes and help other families also facing similar situations.

The big hearted couple asked loved ones to donate to the Wishaw Neonatal unit instead of buying floral arrangements for their daughter Cassie.

Cassie’s funeral was held on May 26 and after their kind gesture of asking for donations, the family were able to give the nurses £2125.

Cassie is very loved and missed by her parents (Image: Sourced)

The money donated will let nurses help other families make special memories (Image: Sourced)

They told the Glasgow Times: “We didn’t see the point of people spending hundreds of pounds on flowers that would die in two weeks, instead we thought the money could be better used.

“We asked that people donate to help raise money for the Wishaw Neonatal Unit and we arranged a simple flower arrangement ourselves.

“They can use the money to make special memories which we were very grateful for.

“The nurses helped us make footprints and handprints to remember Cassie on little clay hearts, they are very special to us.

“They rely on donations for crafts materials to help families with things like this which we think is really important and helpful.

“It was a nice coping mechanism for us, so we want to help other parents have the same thing.”