TOP TEN UNUSUAL BABIES Children are amazing. Well, not always, but most times they do a great job and are great at bringing
smiles to our faces. That much is true.
When you think of a child, you probably have a stereotypical idea. Two eyes, one nose, one mouth,
perfectly aligned bodies, you know, that sort of thing. And for the most part, that's true. Most children,
when born, look the same sort of way.
But that assertion is not always true. Some children aren't born looking the way you'd imagine. And
today, we'll be looking at these different but still special kinds of children.
#10 Human Chimaeras
No, human chimaeras are not the name of a new brand of Nike kicks, even though it sounds eerily like
that. Before we talk about human chimaeras, let's break it down.
First off, what's a chimaera? Essentially, a Chimera is any organism that is made up of cells from two or
more individuals. That means that an organism that consists of two sets of DNA with code that is meant
to make two individuals.
So, you already have an idea of what human chimaeras are. But how do you think human chimaeras are
made?
They are made when a twin fetus absorbs the DNA of its sibling. This occurs a lot with fraternal twins. If
an embryo dies early enough in pregnancy, some of its cells can be absorbed by the other embryo
growing in the body. This means that the fetus that will be born will have two sets of cells. The original,
and the one for its twin.
The amazing thing, of course, about human chimaeras is that it's almost impossible to know if you're
one. One amazing story that proves this is the fascinating tale of Kareen Keegan.
In 2002, Karen needed a kidney transplant, and she had to go through tests to see if a family member
could donate a kidney to her. The tests came back and showed that biologically, it was impossible for
Karen to have given birth to her children.
Apparently, Karen's children had the DNA of Karen's twin. So, technically, Karen's children had no living
biologically mother, and Karen was two persons in one.
If that isn't unusual, we really don't know what is.
#9 Milagros Cerron
What do you think of a mermaid? Do you think they could actually exist, or are they just a figment of a
hyperactive imagination?
Well, we do know that what closely resembles a mermaid can exist. How?
Sirenomelia is a condition called the mermaid syndrome that is caused by a congenital deformity where
the legs are fused together. This fusion, of course, takes the appearance of a mermaids tail. Most
fetuses that have this condition never survive the neonatal period. If born, a child with Sirenomelia is
not likely to survive. However, there are a few notable survivors like Tiffany Yorks who underwent
successful surgery to separate her legs. Unfortunately, due to fragile leg bones, she was confined to a
wheelchair.
#8 Butterfly Children
What image do the words butterfly children conjure in your mind? Is it an image of happy children flying
about and doing butterfly-ee things? Is it an image of happiness and bliss? If it's one, you'd be wrong.
The condition that afflicts butterfly children, also known as Epidermolysis bullosa, is an extremely
painful one. It's a rare genetic condition that causes blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.
Children that are born with this condition live a very hard and painful life. Scratching them or giving
them even the gentlest of touches can cause blisters and bruises. It can even make their skin tear. That
isn't all. The condition comes with a lot of secondary complications, and children afflicted with it don't
often live long. Many of them die before thirty.
#7 The Two Faces Of Lali Singh
In March 2008, Lali Singh was born to Vinod and Sushma Singh in Saini, Sunpura, Sohanpur village near
Delhi. Her birth was delayed because she and a unique genetic problem— she had Diprosopus. Because
of her large head, her mother found it very difficult to give birth to her, and the woman had to receive
an episiotomy.
But first off, what's Diprosopus and why did Lali Singh have it? Diprosopus is a condition also known as
craniofacial duplication. Simply put, it's the condition of having two faces. Children with diprosopus are
often stillborn and rarely live for more than a few hours.
But that's where this case is even more unusual.
Lali Singh was born with two pairs of eyes, two noses, and two mouths. Her parents saw her as the
reincarnation of a goddess Durga, an Indian deity that is often depicted as having many limbs and eyes.
That's probably why they refused to allow doctors to perform a CT or MRI scan on Lali.
Without this diagnostic imaging.
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