An influencer who gave birth to her baby while in a coma has spoken out for the first time since collapsing from a brain aneurysm a year ago, revealing she now suffers from aphasia and has “limited” use of her limbs.
Jackie Miller James, 36, wShe was heavily pregnant when she collapsed to the ground in June 2023 before being found by her husband Austin.
The mom-to-be was rushed to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma, while her daughter Knoxly was born via emergency C-section and spent her first 12 days in the NICU.
One year after her scary health incident, Jackie gave fans an update on her health and revealed that she is ready to “get her life back,” but is finding it difficult to fully recover due to her ongoing battle with aphasia.
An influencer who gave birth to her baby while in a coma has spoken out for the first time since collapsing from a brain aneurysm a year ago, revealing she now suffers from aphasia and has “limited” use of her limbs.
Jackie Miller James, 36, was heavily pregnant when she collapsed to the ground in June 2023 before being found by her husband Austin.
The mom-to-be was rushed to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma, while her daughter Knoxly was born via emergency C-section and spent her first 12 days in the NICU.
Jackie took instagram today to give her 89,000 followers the latest on her health journey and credited the love and support of her fans for helping her get through this difficult year.
‘Thank you for all your love and support, we have been to hospitals in California, Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas, it has been a difficult year.
‘There is more work to do, but thanks to friends, family and this community, we are ready to start living again. I will be sharing my journey and recovery, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” she said in the heartfelt message.
In the caption, Jackie delved into the details of her recovery, where she revealed that she suffers from aphasia (the loss of the ability to understand or express speech) while the mother of one shared the various challenges she has faced since her medical treatment . scare.
She said: ‘What a year it has been for me and my family. Last May, I was given a 50/50 chance of staying the night…and now I’m here, writing to you.
‘A week after our first child’s due date, my husband, Austin, found me collapsed in our living room. He had suffered a ruptured aneurysm in my brain. After a month in the ICU here in Orange County, we traveled from hospital to hospital following ongoing therapies that would help me learn to live again.
‘I still struggle with aphasia, which affects my speech, and I have limited use of my right arm and leg. But I am more motivated than ever to keep working. I hope to share more about my unique journey in hopes that it helps others through trauma. There is hope!
‘While recovery has had its incredibly difficult moments, having my 10-month-old daughter Knoxly by my side has been my source of motivation. And through all of this, Austin has been my rock. Friends and family have also stepped up in truly amazing ways to support us from the beginning. Thanks Mom!
Jackie took to Instagram today to give her 89,000 followers the latest on her health journey and credited the love and support of her fans for helping her get through this difficult year.
After the ordeal, Jackie’s family took over their Instagram accounts to share updates.
‘The journey to get my life back continues, but I am grateful for this community and the opportunity to share my story with you. I hope to offer empathy, provide hope, and raise awareness about the risks women face during pregnancy.
‘More to come, but for now, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all!’
Last year, Jackie had to fight for her life after her husband found her passed out on the floor of their living room.
Just days after the horrific incident, her family shared the news that she had given birth to a daughter via C-section while still in a coma.
When the baby arrived, Jackie’s family revealed that the influencer would remain in the hospital for the “foreseeable future.”
At the time, the new mom was placed on life support after undergoing five separate brain procedures.
He was expected to remain in the ICU for weeks and required substantial therapy and assistance.
Her sisters Natalie and Nicelle began fundraising for her through GoFundMe in an attempt to share updates on her health journey and ensure they could get her home safely.
A month after the incident, her family said they were “beyond excited” to share that the mother of one was “performing above expectations at this stage of her recovery.”
‘If Jackie and the baby had arrived at the hospital a few minutes later, we would probably have lost them both.
“But instead, Jackie continues to fight for her life every day and we are optimistic that she will be able to beat the odds by surrounding her with the right specialists and therapy methods.”
“While the road will be long, we are committed to bringing Jackie home to her daughter and husband,” the GoFundMe said.
A month later, her family said they were “beyond excited” to share that the mother of one was “performing above expectations at this stage of her recovery.”
“Jackie is awake and was recently transferred to one of the best neurological rehabilitation hospitals in the country,” they wrote.
‘Doctors are pleased with her latest tests, numbers and assessments, and noted that Jackie is performing above expectations at this stage of her recovery.
Although her family was delighted with the progress, they knew Jackie still had a long road to recovery.
However, they remained positive thanks to their daughter, who was a “constant source of light for the entire family” during the ordeal (seen with husband Austin).
However, they remained positive thanks to their daughter, who was a “constant source of light for the entire family” during the ordeal.
‘(She) continues to grow into a happy, healthy and lively little angel.
“Jackie has also recently been reunited with her baby and spends much of her day with her entire family while she is in hospital.”
Just weeks before her health ordeal, Jackie took to Instagram to show off her beauty in a series of glamorous snaps.
In the caption, she revealed that she was 39 weeks pregnant.
The same day, Jackie posted a series of photos showing “pregnancy symptoms (she) wasn’t expecting.”
These included snoring so loudly that her husband couldn’t sleep and “crying hysterically for no reason.”
Just weeks before her health ordeal, Jackie took to Instagram to show off her beauty in a series of glamorous snaps.
Jackie became a social media star in 2021 after working as a professional backup dancer in New York.
Prior to her dancing career, she spent six years working for a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.
She said she was always fascinated by Botox, cosmetics and beauty and wanted a forum to discuss them honestly.
Jackie also recorded her dating dramas before meeting Austin online in 2019.
The couple married in a lavish Napa Valley ceremony in April 2022 that was described as “a little bit of Cali and a little bit of country.”