The parents' joy upon finally seeing their newborn daughter turned into shock when they learned, following the cesarean section birth, that their child's mouth did not develop as expected. The corners of Ayla Summer Mucha's lips did not fully fuse during pregnancy due to a rare condition called bilateral Macrostomia. This condition may lead to certain birth abnormalities in the future.

In December 2021, Ayla Summer Mucha was born with a rare condition known as bilateral stomata, which caused her mouth corners not to fuse during pregnancy. This ailment has been reported only 14 times worldwide. Ayla's parents, Cristina Vercher (21) and her husband Blaize Mucha (20), are already discussing the possibility of surgery with surgeons to correct her broad smile. Living in South Australia, Cristina expressed her surprise about the condition, as neither she nor Blaize had any prior knowledge of anyone born with stomatitis.

In addition, the ultrasound scans during the pregnancy did not reveal any unusually large mouth openings that might have made the medical procedures uncomfortable for the clinicians to perform. However, this lack of information made the entire experience even more unpleasant, as it took the doctors several hours to respond, and the hospital provided little assistance or information to the patient.

The situation was indeed unusual, and the mother, feeling haughty throughout her pregnancy, now questions herself, wondering where she went wrong. Many doctors reassured her and her family that they had no influence over the development of this condition. The medical professionals at Flinders Medical Center in Adelaide, South Australia, were initially puzzled as they had never encountered a case like this before, and prenatal tests had missed the condition.

Macrostomia not only has a distinct visual impact but also affects the baby's behavior, especially during feeding and latching. It is more than just an odd visual condition and requires careful attention and support.

Individuals with macrostomia often undergo surgery due to its impact on facial function. While the precise details of the procedure are yet to be disclosed, it is known to involve skin closure with minimal scarring. The challenges they may face after the operation are a concerning aspect. Those with Ayla's condition are encouraged to undergo surgery for medical reasons to ensure they have a functional mouth as adults.

In their search for more information and to raise awareness, Cristina and Blaize, with over 118,000 followers, created a TikTok account a few months later to share their experiences. One of their videos, featuring Ayla in a floral dress, has garnered an incredible 47.4 million views, receiving an outpouring of love and support.

"Please, as a mother, could you create more content to educate us about her? I would love to learn more about how beautiful she is," another person respectfully commented.

"Oh my God, you are so adorable!! Ignore all those hurtful comments, your little cuteness is just too sweet," one user wrote with affection.