The parents of a Norfolk boy who had to be resuscitated at birth and spent 12 days in intensive care have shared his miraculous journey to becoming a "happy, healthy" teenager.
Jack Baker, from North Tuddenham, near Dereham, was born by emergency C-section at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) in September 2009.
It came after his mum, Lucy, suffered a placental abruption, which meant the newborn's heartbeat had slowed considerably.
The delivery team spent eight minutes resuscitating Jack before he was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
With Jack's liver and kidneys not functioning properly, Mrs Baker and her husband, Simon, agreed to their son being part of a pioneering programme called TOBY.
This involved cooling his body to reduce any damage to the brain following oxygen deprivation.
The treatment worked wonders and, 13 years on, Jack is living a happy and healthy life.
Detailing their experience, Mr and Mrs Baker said: "When Jack was eight hours old, Dr Roy, the consultant paediatrician, explained he was very poorly.
"Consultant neonatologist Rahul Roy suggested the TOBY cooling mat, which involved cooling his body temperature by three or four degrees, thereby reducing damage to the brain following his oxygen deprivation."
"During the next 72 hours, although we had a very poorly baby to think about, we were so impressed with the whole NICU team.
“His recovery was amazing thanks to the care and dedication of the staff. During the 12 days we were there, we always felt welcomed.
"Had it not been for the treatment he received, it would have been a very different story."
To say thank you to the NICU team who cared for Jack, his parents and grandparents, Jane and Adrian, have hosted an annual coffee morning and crafts sale for several years - with all proceeds going to the N&N Hospitals Charity.
This year's effort took their fundraising total past £20,000.
Jack's grandmother, Jane, added: "Jack is 13 now and loves the fundraising. Ever since he was little, he has said thank you to everyone.
"The annual event is a lot of work, but has become part of everybody’s life."
To support the N&N Hospitals Charity, email fundraising@nnuh.nhs.uk.
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