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Cuyahoga Falls Mother Delivers 'Miracle Baby' After Failed Abortion
The 22-year-old is now suing the Akron clinic.
A Cuyahoga Falls woman, who went through the abortion process because doctors said her life was in danger, is now a mother to a healthy 6-pound baby.
The Akron Beacon Journal wrote an extensive story about Ariel Knights' experience.
Months after going to the Akron abortion clinic, the woman was surprised to learn she was still pregant. Knights told the ABJ that she is pro-choice because of her medical conditions.
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After the C-section, the baby girl was closely observed for breathing problems — but the mom and child are both reportedly healthy.
Knights, 22, recently filed a lawsuit against Akron Women's Medical Group for the failed procedure last March. According to the ABJ story, Knights is hoping her lawsuit will prompt better treatment for other women seeking an abortion.
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