Reality star Cory Wharton welcomed his third child, second with girlfriend Taylor Selfridge, who had open heart surgery days after birth due to a tricuspid atresia diagnosis.The 31-year-old star of The Challenge took to Instagram on Friday to share a gallery of snaps of newborn daughter Maya while giving a serious health update.Cory explained in a lengthy caption that the congenital heart disease 'happens when the hearts tricuspid valve does not develop.' Update: Reality star Cory Wharton welcomed his third child who had open heart surgery days after birth due to a tricuspid atresia diagnosis Cory explained in a lengthy caption that the congenital heart disease 'happens when the hearts tricuspid valve does not develop'He explained: 'This valve plays a part in the heart’s essential function, which is to pump blood between the lungs and body. 'Maya had her first successful surgery on Tuesday and now she’s in the recovery process [prayer hands emoji] She is doing very well, we can’t wait to bring her home [house emoji] & show her the love that she needs.'Cory and Taylor have a two-year-old daughter named Mila together and Cory has a five-year-old daughter with ex and fellow Teen Mom star Cheyenne Floyd.
Read more on dailymail.co.uk