Home / Baby Real Housewives’ Teddi Mellencamp opens up about her 4-month-old’s neurosurgery And fellow mamas are showing support. By Anna Weih July 8, 2020 Rectangle Teddi Mellencamp announced last night via Instagram that her 4-month-old daughter, Dove, will undergo neurosurgery later this month to fix a cranial condition called Lambdoid Craniosynostosis. As one of rarest types of craniosynostosis, according to the CDC, this condition causes the lambdoid suture that runs along the back of the head to fuse before birth. This causes the baby’s head to be flattened on the backside and have a misshapen appearance. In her heartbreaking post, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared, “Dealing with anxiety, especially when in the ‘public eye,’ isn’t easy; and going into July it’s at an all-time high. I was torn as to whether I should share this information, but as someone who tries to be as transparent as possible, and knowing I have a platform to reach others in similar situations, I would like to update you all.” data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> However, Mellencamp said they are staying faithful that Dove will be okay due to her team of amazing doctors and surgeons who caught the condition early and the high success rate of the surgery. She added the recovery will be a week in the hospital and a few weeks at home. Mellencamp asked for prayers for baby Dove and any additional insight and support from anyone who has had a child go through the same surgery. Mamas everywhere are flooding her comments section with messages of support, and we’re so glad because that’s what this mama needs right now. Categories: Baby, Baby Health, Parenting Related articles Baby Shopping Guide Tan France tells us his favorite parenting purchases—and how to shop savvy April 24, 2024 Celebrity News Kourtney Kardashian ‘pounded a glass’ of her own breast milk because she felt sick April 12, 2024 Celebrity News Halle Bailey’s boyfriend calls her ‘a professional mom’ after welcoming their son last month January 12, 2024 News Why 35 million people are obsessed with this dad and daughter dance party to ‘Despacito’ January 23, 2025 News Lea Michele’s breast pump moment proves motherhood never takes a break—even on the red carpet December 13, 2024