From the moment Alta Fixsler's parents laid eyes on her, they knew she was special. She was the ultimate blessing. The path to parenthood for Salford couple Abraham and Chaya Fixlser hadn't been straightforward.
Their first child was born in 2013. But after four years of trying for another, in 2017, Chaya suffered a devastating miscarriage.
It meant that while the news she had fallen pregnant again in July 2018 was a source of immense joy, it was also tinged with anxiety. READ MORE: Coroner pays tribute to family of tragic baby girl who died following high-profile legal battle Then came a moment they had been dreading.
Just 34 weeks into her pregnancy, Chaya began bleeding. She was rushed into hospital, where doctors said she had suffered a placental abruption.
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