'Dead mother and son' alive after Christmas 'miracle'

A mother from the US state of Colorado, who doctors said had died while giving birth to her son, has said it is a Christmas miracle that both she and the boy are alive.

31 Dec 2009

Tracey Hermanstorfer's heart stopped beating and her son Coltyn appeared lifeless after the Caesarean section on Christmas Eve (24 December).

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