A Tik Tok-famous baby girl brings joy to the world with her permanent smile!
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The smile of a baby is said to be one of the most beautiful things in the world. It is a symbol of hope, joy, and innocence. It removes the worries of the world and brings a moment of pure happiness. It's like a ray of sunshine that brightens up everyone's day. It's powerful enough to make everyone around the baby happy!

And that's precisely what this little girl's smile does.

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A mother has detailed her daughter's 'great shock' upon being born with a 'permanent smile' and is now documenting their lives on TikTok to raise awareness about the rare disease.

Cristina Vercher, 21, and her husband Blaize Mucha, 20, are the parents of Ayla Summer Mucha, who was born in December 2021 in Adelaide, South Australia, with bilateral macrostomia.

The parents were overjoyed to finally meet their baby girl, but the doctors informed them following the C-section delivery that her mouth had not developed as expected.

Ayla Summer Mucha had developed bilateral macrostomia, a rare disorder in which the mouth's corners do not fuse together during pregnancy.

Only 14 examples of the illness have been described in medical literature, according to a 2007 investigation.

'A caesarean is an uncomfortable experience as it is,' the mum told Jam Press.

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'Therefore, I was already in an overwhelmed state. As you would know during the surgery the doctors will show you the baby once it has been removed from the uterus.

'At the time it was a very obvious formation as Ayla was so tiny. We were instantly worried. Blaize and I were not aware of this condition nor had I ever met someone born with a macrostomia. So it came as a huge shock.'

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When doctors handed Ayla over to her parents, they found she had a big mouth hole, which they had not picked up on her ultrasound imaging.

Because the illness is so uncommon, doctors at Flinders Medical Centre had never seen one before.

'This made the experience all the more worrying as it took several hours for a doctor to give us an answer,' the mum said.

'With this came more difficulties as the hospital had little knowledge or support for such a rare condition. All I could think about as a mother was where I went wrong, especially when I had been so pedantic throughout my entire pregnancy.'

'Yet her father and I had been reassured by multiple doctors after days of genetic testing and scans that this condition was entirely out of our control and was of no fault.'

After an anxious wait, doctors diagnosed Ayla with a congenital anomaly that affects the formation of the oral cavity.

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In addition to the cosmetic look of a wide sweet smile, newborns with the disorder may have difficulty with more valuable functions, including latching and sucking.

Patients with Alya's condition are encouraged to get surgery for medical reasons to guarantee that they have a functioning mouth as they age.

'We are yet to receive the exact specifications of the surgery, yet we know this involves a skin closure that results in minimal scarring,' Cristina said.

Cristina and Blaize launched a Tik Tok account to discuss their personal experience a few months later in the quest for additional information and raise awareness.

One video of the mum clothing her baby with a heartwarming smile has received over 46 million views, with users expressing their gratitude in the comments area.

One person commented: 'Asking respectfully as a mum. Would you make more content to educate us on her condition... I would love to learn more. She's beautiful.'

Another user said: 'I just read on doctor Google that there are only 14 documented cases. She is so darn special. Be proud mama'.

Speaking about her experience of sharing her family's life on social media, Cristina added: 'I would advise nothing more than to be kind and accepting of all people.'

She expressed her gratitude for everyone's messages of support and love for her baby, and she promised to continue sharing their tales to raise awareness about the rare condition.

What are your thoughts about this Tik Tok-famous baby girl and her permanent smile? Please share them with us in the comments below!

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[Ricci]

What a beautiful, extra special little bub.

 

[Zoya]

Very special she is! Gorgeous little one.

 

[JayKay]

Precious little bubba.
The positive is, it's easier to repair than a cleft lip or palate with less ongoing difficulties or scarring; although no less scary for Mum & Dad.

 

[Ashmenou]

Simple a very gorgeous baby.