Support for baby Te Awhi McLeod

Kia ora e te whānau

It is now three weeks since this page was established and Te Awhi has been through a number of life changing challenges whilst in Starship hospital.

Te Awhi went into Cardiac arrest not long after entering Starship Hospital.

He was revived and put on life support. He has undergone two heart surgeries and a surgery to drain fluid from his back.

Since being off ECMO (life support), the doctors found that Te Awhis lungs were weak from all the stress and lack of oxygen which he is now being treated for pneumonia. He is currently on a ventilating machine in order to continuing supporting his lungs.

A recent CT scan showed that the right side of Te Awhis brain is injured causing a stroke and seizures.

How is Te Awhi now? Te Awhi continues to be on 24 hour intensive care. He is now off life support and his heart is functioning on its own. He is alert and responsive to movement and sound.

He still has a long journey ahead but the progress is positive.

Te Awhi, Hana and Te Manawaora are overwhelmed by the support from everyone and would like to send their love and appreciation.

“Awhi mai, Awhi atu”