Dara was 21 when she became a mother. What should have been a dream pregnancy turned into a nightmare of medical negligence that almost cost her and her son Roberto their lives. 💔

In this episode of Mamilliza, Dara opens her heart and shares how a private hospital ignored her symptoms of preeclampsia, how Roberto was born without vital signs, and how, after 22 surgeries, hydrocephalus, a cephalic shunt, and persistent infections, she continues to fight alongside her son every day.

A story of faith, vulnerability, support networks, and the unwavering strength of a mother's love. ❤️

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode addresses sensitive topics such as medical negligence, potential loss of a baby, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts. If you are going through something similar, you are not alone. Lifeline Mexico: 800 290 0024

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⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Preview: The Darkest Moment
01:30 - Who is Dara? Mom at 21
03:45 - The planned pregnancy and the first bleeding
06:20 - The MISTAKE of paying for a private hospital upfront
09:15 - "Don't urinate anymore, you'll die and the baby will die"
12:00 - Emergency C-section without anesthesia
14:30 - Waking up without my baby in my arms, seeing other moms with their babies
17:45 - The diagnosis: hydrocephalus and pulmonary dysplasia
21:00 - The first cephalic valve and hope
24:30 - 22 surgeries and the Pseudomonas bacteria
29:15 - "If he goes, I go too" - talking about mental health
33:40 - Faith, family, and the support network
38:20 - How is Roberto today?

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Mamilliza is the podcast where moms share their journeys, struggles, and challenges. It's that part of motherhood that no one tells you about, that you don't see on social media,

and that often only another mom can truly understand.


I'm Lu Garza, and this is a safe space where moms come to share, vent, and make the journey easier for others going through similar experiences.

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