Matilda has Supraventricular Tachycardia, which was picked up by chance at the end of her mum, Crissy’s, pregnancy.

‘Late on in my pregnancy with my second child, Matilda, she was identified as being a breach baby. The family hoped a simple procedure would help turn the baby safely for delivery.

But during routine monitoring at 36 weeks pregnant, nurses noticed something alarming — Matilda’s tiny heart was beating at more than 240 beats per minute, far above the normal range for unborn babies.

The family was immediately referred to specialists at Evelina London, where doctors diagnosed Matilda with several serious heart rhythm conditions, including Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT).

For Crissy and her family, the news was terrifying.

“We went from preparing for the birth of our baby girl to suddenly fearing for her life,” the family shared. “Everything changed in a matter of minutes.”

Doctors decided the safest option was to begin treatment while Matilda was still in the womb. Thankfully, after just one week on medication, her heartbeat became more stable.

Matilda was delivered safely by C-section just before Christmas and spent her first week in intensive care while doctors carefully monitored her condition.

Even after coming home, her battle wasn’t over.

Throughout her first years of life, Matilda regularly returned to hospital for ECG monitoring and check-ups. She also faced additional challenges, including a milk allergy and reactions to early vaccinations, leading to many difficult days for the family.

“Hospital visits became a normal part of our lives,” her parents said. “But through it all, Matilda kept smiling. She’s stronger than we ever imagined.”

For years, doctors closely monitored her heart condition while medication helped control the dangerous episodes.

Earlier this year, doctors carefully attempted — for the second time — to take Matilda off her medication to see whether her condition had improved naturally.

This time, the results brought incredible relief.

Her SVT appears to have gone into remission, meaning Matilda is now living without daily medication for the first time in her life.

Today, she is described as a healthy, playful little girl full of laughter and energy.

“It feels like a miracle,” her family shared. “We know there may still be challenges ahead, but right now we’re just grateful to see her running around, laughing, and enjoying life like every child deserves.”