My baby nearly died after swallowing a water bead. It inspired me to become a nurse to help others

businessinsider.com/training-as-nurse-after-baby-nearly-died-toxic-water-bead-2025-9

Folichia Mitchell and her daughter, Kennedy, who is dressed in scrubs for Halloween.
Courtesy of Folichia Mitchell
Kennedy Mitchell accidentally swallowed a water bead. It swelled in her stomach and blocked her gut.
Her mother, Folichia, was told the baby had a 50% chance of surviving…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-09-29 14:14:38.
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