Ai Lu Becomes Premature Baby Protection Ambassador, Shares Experience in Ward to Encourage Pregnant Women
Former professional baseball cheerleading squad member Ai Lu has been appointed the 2026 protection ambassador for the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation. She visited expectant mothers hospitalized at Chi Mei Hospital, sharing her experience of being hospitalized for severe preeclampsia and premature birth at 28 weeks gestation, offering encouragement to those striving to protect their babies. The hospital emphasized the importance of regular prenatal check-ups.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Yang Ssu-jui, Tainan, May 6) – Ai Lu, a former professional baseball cheerleading squad member, was invited to serve as the 2026 protection ambassador for the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation. Today, she visited expectant mothers hospitalized at Chi Mei Hospital for antenatal care, sharing her experience of being hospitalized for severe preeclampsia and premature birth at 28 weeks gestation, and encouraging the mothers-to-be who are working hard to protect their babies.
Chi Mei Hospital collaborated with the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation to hold the "Gentle Embrace Dream, Safe Growth Accompaniment" care activity today. Ai Lu was invited to enter the antenatal care demonstration ward, presenting blessing gift bags and butterfly swaddles to the expectant mothers receiving antenatal care, hoping to provide warm support for them through their difficulties.
After entering the ward, Ai Lu sat close to the bed, conversing softly with the pregnant women, sharing her own pregnancy experience. As a "survivor" mother of a premature baby, she offered warm advice, hoping to help alleviate the psychological pressure and anxiety of hospitalization.
Ai Lu stated in a media interview that she underwent all relevant examinations as planned during her pregnancy and was very mindful of her health. However, around 28 weeks gestation, she suddenly experienced abnormal weight gain, edema, and headaches. Examinations revealed high blood pressure and proteinuria, confirming a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia, which carries a high risk of premature birth.
Ai Lu said that after two days of antenatal care, doctors evaluated the need for an early C-section. Her child was born at only 28 weeks and 4 days, weighing 1179 grams, and subsequently struggled in an incubator. Her child is now over 1 year old, and all growth indicators are normal. Recalling the most difficult period, the support of the medical team and family was crucial, and she now hopes to be a source of strength for other mothers-to-be.
Chen Mei-chin, Associate Superintendent of Chi Mei Hospital, stated that high-risk pregnancies leading to premature birth are common in older mothers, those with multiple pregnancies, chronic illnesses, or a history of premature birth. However, some pregnant women are unaware of chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. She urged pregnant women to undergo regular prenatal check-ups, follow doctor's orders, and maintain good lifestyle habits to reduce pregnancy risks and prevent premature birth. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi)1150506
Chi Mei Hospital collaborated with the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation to hold the "Gentle Embrace Dream, Safe Growth Accompaniment" care activity today. Ai Lu was invited to enter the antenatal care demonstration ward, presenting blessing gift bags and butterfly swaddles to the expectant mothers receiving antenatal care, hoping to provide warm support for them through their difficulties.
After entering the ward, Ai Lu sat close to the bed, conversing softly with the pregnant women, sharing her own pregnancy experience. As a "survivor" mother of a premature baby, she offered warm advice, hoping to help alleviate the psychological pressure and anxiety of hospitalization.
Ai Lu stated in a media interview that she underwent all relevant examinations as planned during her pregnancy and was very mindful of her health. However, around 28 weeks gestation, she suddenly experienced abnormal weight gain, edema, and headaches. Examinations revealed high blood pressure and proteinuria, confirming a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia, which carries a high risk of premature birth.
Ai Lu said that after two days of antenatal care, doctors evaluated the need for an early C-section. Her child was born at only 28 weeks and 4 days, weighing 1179 grams, and subsequently struggled in an incubator. Her child is now over 1 year old, and all growth indicators are normal. Recalling the most difficult period, the support of the medical team and family was crucial, and she now hopes to be a source of strength for other mothers-to-be.
Chen Mei-chin, Associate Superintendent of Chi Mei Hospital, stated that high-risk pregnancies leading to premature birth are common in older mothers, those with multiple pregnancies, chronic illnesses, or a history of premature birth. However, some pregnant women are unaware of chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. She urged pregnant women to undergo regular prenatal check-ups, follow doctor's orders, and maintain good lifestyle habits to reduce pregnancy risks and prevent premature birth. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi)1150506