An influencer and former reality star has heartbreakingly revealed that her baby died shortly after birth.
Heavily tattooed Kelly Medanie shared the tragic news with her 1.7m TikTok followers on Wednesday (21 Jan).
With glassy eyes and a trembling voice, the 25-year-old opened up: “I was pregnant, as you know.
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“I got to have my baby with me, but unfortunately, she was only with us for a very short time, with me and my boyfriend.
“We did everything we could to make sure she was okay – I took care of myself completely, went to every single check-up, did everything I was supposed to, and we gave it our all.”
The star from Monterrey, Mexico, revealed that doctors had delivered difficult news about her baby’s health during a check-up.
Kelly explained: “From the fourth month, I was given a diagnosis, but we decided to continue with the pregnancy, even knowing the possible complications.
“The process was very difficult – I had to give myself constant injections in my stomach to make sure oxygen and nutrients reached her.
“This was something we never expected… from the fourth month, I was told it would be a high-risk pregnancy and that it would be complicated.
“Still, we chose to go ahead and gave it everything we had.”
Kelly is also a singer, rapper, and model. She appeared on reality shows such as “La venganza de los ex: VIP” in 2021 and “Acapulco Shore” in 2022.
Her online profile received a boost about two years ago when she appeared in the music video for “Shorty Party” by Cartel de Santa.
Kelly revealed that her baby was a girl, as reported by Need To Know.
“With a heavy heart, I want to tell you that I got to meet my baby,” she said. “I visited her every day while she was in the incubator.
“I had the honour of holding her, just like my boyfriend. It has been incredibly hard to see her in such a fragile state.
“This is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
“My respect goes out to all the mothers who fight for their children.”
Despite her pain, Kelly expressed gratitude for the brief experience of motherhood.
“I will always carry her in my heart, and I will never forget her,” she said.
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