A Channel Seven reporter claims a viral Instagram video saved her baby’s life.
In an Instagram post, Seven News Perth’s crime reporter Monique Dirksz shared that she had noticed her baby boy Noah was breathing strangely when she’d put him down on a changing table a few weeks ago.
‘I saw between his ribs looked like it was caving in when he took a breath. It was “sucking” into chest, his ribs and at his throat,’ she wrote.
But because she had seen a video on the Instagram account Tiny Hearts, she was able to recognise the seriousness of what was happening.
‘It was because I’d recently seen a post on Tiny Hearts about chest retractions that I knew that meant straight to emergency,’ Monique explained.
Monique Dirksz claimed on Instagram that a viral video helped save her baby boy’s life. ‘I saw between his ribs looked like it was caving in when he took a breath. It was “sucking” into chest, his ribs and at his throat.’ Pictured with son, Noah
The reporter had seen a video on the Instagram account Tiny Hearts, and was able to recognise the symptoms: ‘It was because I’d recently seen a post on Tiny Hearts about chest retractions that I knew that meant straight to emergency,’ she claimed in the caption
Once she admitted her baby to the hospital, Noah’s breathing trouble was said to be due to a rhinovirus.
‘We’ve spent two days in hospital watching his every breath… at times his o2 was less than 80%. The virus and the bronchiolitis is clearing up and thankfully he’s feeling so much better,’ she wrote.
The Seven News reporter also remarked ‘If you don’t follow Tiny Hearts please do.’
Once she admitted her baby to the hospital, Noah’s breathing trouble was said to be due to a rhinovirus
Monique’s followers were quick to reply in the comments, wishing mum and baby well.
‘Glad to hear he’s getting better! Our 11 week old has already had RSV and rhinovirus. Thanks for sharing! So important to educate xx,’ wrote one.
‘Wow so scary – just goes to show some social media ready can help even though they may not relate to us at that time – I’m so happy to hear he’s doing well,’ wrote another.
‘Poor little man. Hope he feels better soon. Tiny Hearts are legit the best xx,’ wrote a third follower.
Tiny Hearts often shares tips, warning signs, and first aid instructions specifically designed to help babies.
The organisation runs courses and their Instagram has over 455,000 followers.
Tiny Hearts often shares tips, warning signs, and first aid instructions specifically designed to help babies. The organisation runs courses and their Instagram has over 455,000 followers
