Samuel Norbert Avery was April and Jackson's son.
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What was the medical condition Samuel Norbert Avery was diagnosed with in the womb?
In the womb, Samuel Norbert Avery, the child of April Kepner and Jackson Avery, was diagnosed with type II osteogenesis imperfecta. This condition caused his bones to break. Consequently, his parents chose to induce labor when April was 24 weeks pregnant with the knowledge that he wouldn't survive.
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What decision did April and Jackson make when they learned about Samuel's condition?
April Kepner and Jackson Avery discovered their unborn son, Samuel Norbert Avery, had the fatal Osteogenesis Imperfecta type 2. They chose to terminate the pregnancy by inducing labor at 24 weeks. April gave birth to Samuel, who was quickly baptized, and then held him until he died.
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Who induced labor for April Kepner when she was 24 weeks pregnant?
Dr. Herman induced labor for April Kepner during her 24-week pregnancy, in a procedure known as induction termination.
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What was the severity level of Samuel Norbert Avery's osteogenesis imperfecta?
April Kepner and Jackson Avery's baby, Samuel Norbert Avery, was diagnosed with type II osteogenesis imperfecta while still in utero. This is a severe variant of the condition. The decision was made to induce labor when April was 24 weeks pregnant. Samuel passed away shortly after birth.
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When did April Kepner get pregnant with Samuel Norbert Avery in Grey's Anatomy?
In the eleventh season of Grey's Anatomy, April Kepner's pregnancy with Samuel Norbert Avery is revealed. This development is highlighted in the episode titled 'The Bed's Too Big Without You', during which Arizona conducts tests on April's baby.
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History[]
While she was pregnant, April had a routine ultrasound, which revealed signs of osteogenesis imperfecta, so she was given further testing, which revealed that her baby had type II osteogenesis imperfecta, the most severe type. After hearing that the baby's bones were already starting to break in the womb, causing him pain, April and Jackson decided to allow Dr. Nicole Herman to induce labor at 24 weeks. Their son, whom they named Samuel Norbert Avery, was born. He was quickly baptized and his parents held him until he died.
Notes and Trivia[]
- Samuel is the second baby of a main character who died shortly after birth. The first one was Amelia Shepherd's son.
- His middle name comes from Jackson's favorite uncle, Samuel's grand-uncle.[1]
- He was sitting like Buddha in the womb.[2]
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