Family shares encouraging update on California influencer Jackie Miller James
The family of an Orange County social media influencer who suffered an aneurysm while nine months pregnant is sharing an encouraging update.
Jackie Miller James, a digital creator with nearly 85,000 Instagram followers, was about one week away from her due date when she suffered an aneurysm rupture that led to severe brain bleeding and injury in June.
The new mom was rushed to the hospital by her husband, Austin, where doctors simultaneously performed an emergency C-section and brain surgery on her, and she was placed into a medically-induced coma.
Her family provided an update on her condition through Instagram on Sunday.
Jackie Miller James (GoFundMe)
“We are beyond thrilled to share that your loving prayers for Jackie have been working. Jackie is awake and was recently transferred to one of the best neurological rehabilitation hospitals in the country,” a statement from the family said. “The doctors have been pleased with her latest tests, numbers and evaluations, noting that Jackie is performing above expectations at this stage of her recovery and is progressing more with every passing day.”
The family’s statement also mentioned that while James was making great progress, she still has a long road of recovery ahead of her.
“The prayers, love, and support from this community are more important than ever as she continues to heal.”
The couple’s baby spent 12 days in the NICU and was treated in the intensive care unit along with Jackie. The family says the newborn “continues to grow into a happy, healthy and animated little angel.”
The new mom was still in a coma when she met her baby for the first time. The family also announced that the two have been reunited.
Jackie Miller James is seen while in a medically-induced coma. June 2023. (GoFundMe)
A GoFundMe was set on to assist with Jackie’s medical bills and other outside costs associated with long-term recovery. So far, more than 5,400 people have donated over $330,000.
The family’s goal is to raise $450,000 to help with Jackie’s recovery.
Source: KTLA Los Angeles
