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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Shaun Keenan & David Kent

Irish mother left heartbroken as baby dies after just 39 hours from rare illness

An Irish mother has opened up about how heartbroken she is - after losing her baby to a rare, life-limiting condition just a day and a half after she gave birth.

The tragic tale belongs to Maxine McFarland, who became a proud mum to baby Daniel in Northern Ireland but discovered that things were not right shortly after.

Daniel was diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome - and passed away 39 hours after he was born.

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