2.3ft-tall woman who defied all odds to become a mother dies at 44 after battling rare genetic condition
World's smallest mother Stacey Herald passed away at the age of 44 after battling a rare genetic condition known as osteogenesis imperfecta
The world's smallest mother who was just 2 feet and 4 inches passed away at the age of 44 after battling a rare genetic condition known as osteogenesis imperfecta. The condition results in stunted growth and causes the lungs to be underdeveloped. It can also make the bones very brittle.
Stacey Herald, mother of three, is survived by her husband Wil who is 5 feet 9 inches and daughters Kateri, 11, Makya, 10, and son Malachi, 8. The family lives in Kentucky. Stacey went ahead and became a mother despite doctors warning that, if the baby grew too big, it would crush her lungs and her heart. Despite all odds, Stacey gave birth to three beautiful children in three years.