Baby Was Born During Blizzard and Nearly Died. 107 Days Later, She’s Home and About to Be a Big Sister

Little Catherine Artz “beat the odds,” her doctor said

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  • A baby born in South Dakota during a blizzard in early 2025 nearly died after experiencing pulmonary hypertension
  • Catherine Artz had to wait to be transferred to a nearby hospital, where her condition continued to worsen
  • The baby made a miraculous turnaround after a priest baptized her and prayed over her

A baby born during a blizzard last year then nearly died from health complications. Today, she is home and gearing up for her first birthday.

Andrea and Wyatt Artz welcomed daughter Catherine Artz in Ortonville, Minn., in early 2025, according to local station KELO.

Before the little girl was delivered at Ortonville Area Health Services, medical partner Sanford Health said “Andrea’s pregnancy and delivery were completely normal.”…

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