Mother's Life-Changing Stroke Days After Son's Birth

A mother has recounted the experience of suffering a life-altering stroke shortly after bringing her newborn son home from the hospital.

Lisa Kenny, 42, faced a challenging seven months of separation from her family after a stroke disrupted the joy of welcoming baby Alfie in October 2019. She now lives with aphasia, a language disorder commonly seen after brain injury like a stroke.

Aphasia impacts the comprehension and production of language, affecting spoken and written communication. Lisa shared her story during Aphasia Awareness Month.

After experiencing a stroke just days after Alfie's birth, Lisa faced symptoms like a headache, loss of feeling in her arm and leg, and facial drooping. Emergency medical care revealed she had a haemorrhagic stroke, leading to brain surgery and a lengthy recovery process.

Despite facing complications, Lisa worked with various therapists at the National Rehabilitation Hospital to regain her communication skills. She now relies on support from the Irish Heart Foundation to aid her recovery journey.

Through perseverance and positivity, Lisa continues to focus on her rehabilitation, using different resources like support groups and therapy sessions to enhance her recovery process.

She remains determined to stay strong and healthy for her children, Emily and Alfie, emphasizing the importance of speech and language therapy in her journey towards improvement.

The Irish Heart Foundation provides a range of support services for stroke survivors, including those dealing with aphasia. Their resources aim to assist individuals in coping with the challenges brought on by stroke, such as communication difficulties.

For more information on aphasia support and other heart disease or stroke-related resources, visit irishheart.ie.

According to the source: BreakingNews.ie.