07/10/2026
💙🧡 Hannah’s Journey
Hannah’s family received her hydrocephalus diagnosis at their 20-week scan.
As Hannah is a twin, the rest of the pregnancy was filled with regular appointments, uncertainty, and difficult conversations about what the future might hold.
At just 3 days old, Hannah underwent surgery to have a shunt fitted. A few weeks later, she developed meningitis and was rushed back to hospital, where her shunt had to be removed and replaced.
When Hannah was just over a year old, she began experiencing periods of sickness and vomiting. For five months, her family made repeated trips to hospital before an MRI revealed the cause, leading to emergency surgery that same evening.
Since then, Hannah has had no further hydrocephalus complications and is now approaching her seventh birthday.
While the challenges she faced in her early years have left her needing some extra support in some areas, Hannah continues to make fantastic progress. With the help of her tutor and physiotherapy team, she is thriving in a mainstream school and enjoying life with her twin.
During pregnancy, Hannah’s family were given very little hope and told she might never even breathe independently.
Today, Hannah shows just how unpredictable hydrocephalus journeys can be.
We’re so grateful to Hannah’s family for sharing their story with us. 💙
We want to reflect the full spectrum of hydrocephalus experiences, so if you’d like to share your family’s story, we’d love to hear from you. 💙🧡
