When Ayla Summer Mucha was born in December 2021, her parents, Cristina Vercher and Blaize Mucha, were surprised to see a big smile on her tiny face. However, their initial joy was soon replaced with concern when they discovered that Ayla was born with a rare condition called bilateral macrostomia, which affects the formation of the mouth.
Ayla’s parents were unaware of the condition during pregnancy, as ultrasounds did not detect any issues. The surprise diagnosis left them worried and seeking answers. As they soon discovered, Ayla’s condition is extremely rare, with only 14 documented cases in medical literature.