When Aria Riley was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 in the womb, doctors suggested the pregnancy be terminated. Now, her journey has inspired change in East TN healthcare.
HALLS, Tenn. — Chelsey and Robert Riley are celebrating a milestone many doctors once told them their daughter might never reach — her first birthday. Their daughter, Aria, turns 1 year old this week after defying expectations tied to her diagnosis of Trisomy 18.
Trisomy 18 is a rare chromosomal disorder often associated with severe medical complications.
Aria’s parents said they first learned something could be wrong when
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