Pregnant Woman Hopes for a Healthy Baby, Amazed by Ultrasound Details

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2025.

Selfie of Amanda Foster posted on her Facebook, Photo Credit: Amanda Foster/Facebook

Miracle or Medical Artifact?

The ultrasound image sparked debate online. Some viewers praised it as a sign from above. Others suggested the “hand” was just the baby’s own limb distorted by the scan.
For the Fosters, the meaning is clear: a divine sign protecting their son after their early scare.

Good News from the Specialist

Following up with specialists, Amanda shared joyful news: the heart defect disappeared.
“We prayed with so many people—and the problem vanished,” she wrote on Facebook.
Now, she prays before every check-up.

A Journey Through Loss and Faith

Amanda’s path hasn’t been easy. At 17, she lost her first son to Potter’s syndrome, a rare disorder that causes fatal kidney complications.
“I told myself if God was going to take my baby, He might as well take me too,” she recalled tearfully.

Doctors doubted she could ever carry a healthy baby again. Though Amanda later gave birth to two daughters, she struggled with grief and faith.
“My life became chaotic, miserable, utterly broken,” she admitted. “I never doubted God, but I wanted nothing to do with Him.”

Ultrasound of a baby boy with what looks like a hand holding his head, Photo Credit: Amanda Foster/Facebook — *Ultrasound of a baby boy with what looks like a hand holding his head, Photo Credit:* Amanda Foster/Facebook

Finding Hope Again

In September 2021, Amanda renewed her faith.
“I was tired and beaten down. I handed my life over to Jesus Christ,” she said.
Two months later, she became pregnant with a healthy boy—now almost three years old.
“This pregnancy is our miracle continued,” Amanda beams.

A Family Moment of Joy

During a recent ultrasound, Amanda’s daughter Bailey noticed the “hand” first.
“Mom, look at the hand!” she exclaimed.

The image brought Amanda to tears.
“I’m beyond grateful for everything God has done—and continues to do—for our family,” she said.

A Sign of Grace

While skeptics see an ultrasound artifact, the Fosters see something more. They believe it’s a clear sign of God’s protection and blessing.
For them, this image carries deep meaning as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.