Support the Young family and Keitha's battle with Crohn's Disease

At the beginning of her second trimester Keitha was suddenly diagnosed with Crohn's disease which unexpectedly appeared from suppressed pregnancy immunity & a C-diff gut battle that meant within a week she had to undergo emergency surgery to remove her whole large intestine, install an ileostomy and deal with major surgery rehab all while pregnant with their first baby. Both Keitha and baby have had to fight for their lives multiple times, and there have been harrowing days when both their survival was on the edge. Luckily they are real fighters and are staying as strong as possible during this difficult time with the support from her wonderful husband Brett and their families.

Keitha has recently been released from her second long stint in hospital after battling multiple blockages and blood infections. She is slowly on the mend and we hope her recovery goes smoothly from here on.

A couple of stories have been written about Keithas battle and you can read them here:

https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/expecting/99658317/pregnant-kiwi-woman-slowly-on-the-mend-after-fighting-against-crohns-disease

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5187065/Woman-battling-Crohns-disease-pregnant-baby.html