When Ayla Summer Mucha was born in December 2021, she surprised her parents by greeting them with a big smile on her tiny face. This adorable baby girl has an extremely rare condition called bilateral macrostomia, which means her mouth did not properly form. Despite the initial shock, Ayla’s parents fell in love with her, and she has now become a social media sensation with fans all over the world. Let’s learn more about this smiling baby!
After months of anticipation, Cristina Vercher and her husband Blaize Mucha were overjoyed to welcome their baby girl into the world on December 30, 2021. However, during the C-section birth, doctors delivered shocking news to the new parents. Ayla had bilateral macrostomia, a rare condition where the corners of the mouth don’t fuse together during pregnancy. Only 14 cases of this condition have been reported in medical literature.
Ayla’s large mouth opening was a complete surprise to her parents as it didn’t show up in any ultrasound scans. Cristina and Blaize were instantly worried when they saw their daughter for the first time because her condition was obvious even though she was so tiny. It was a huge shock for them, and even the doctors were unprepared to handle a baby with bilateral macrostomia. The lack of knowledge and support for such a rare condition made the experience even more worrying for the new parents.
Cristina had fears and doubts as a mother, wondering where she might have made a mistake during her pregnancy. However, doctors assured her that there was nothing they could have done differently. They reassured the concerned parents that this condition was entirely outside of their influence and that they bore no blame for it. The Muchas then focused on helping Ayla live with her condition, which affects functionality like latching and suckling.
The young couple decided to share Ayla’s story on social media and were overwhelmed by the amount of support they received. Ayla’s distinctive smile attracted millions of online users, and many people left heartwarming comments. Despite a few trolls who made hurtful comments, Ayla’s loyal followers quickly shut them down with messages of love and support. Vercher urged people to be kind and accepting of all people, emphasizing that conditions like Ayla’s could happen to anyone.
Ayla recently celebrated her 2nd birthday and it appears she successfully had surgery to correct her enlarged mouth. The little girl, who became a big sister in November 2023, has almost no scarring from the procedure. The Muchas didn’t let online hate deter them from sharing their experiences and memories of their beautiful daughter. We admire their resilience and hope that others can learn from their story.
