“The Near Miscarriage Was Very Bad”: Born Despite Huge Blood Loss, Michael Jordan ‘Saved’ His Mama Deloris by Defying All Odds

Michael Jordan is a globally recognized figure. Despite his widespread fame, only a few are aware of the details surrounding his childhood and the challenging circumstances of his birth. A recent book shed light on the difficulties his mother faced during delivery, highlighting how he contributed in saving his parent.

Throughout his career, Michael Jordan encountered numerous adversities, one of which was the tragic murder of his father in 1993, shortly after completing his first three-peat in the NBA. In the book “Michael Jordan: The Life,” James Jordan, Michael’s father, penned details about Michael’s life. The book delves into the challenges and difficulties that his mother faced during her pregnancy, shedding light on the adversity she faced.

Michael Jordan ‘saved’ his mother

Deloris Jordan, the mother of Michael Jordan, experienced a significant loss during her pregnancy with him. It was reported that she tragically lost her own mother during that time. The news of her mother’s passing inflicted a profound sense of grief upon her, leading to such an extent of emotional distress that her doctor advised a week of bed rest for her well-being.

In the book “Michael Jordan: The Life,” James Jordan revealed the significant impact of a near miscarriage on Deloris, Michael Jordan’s mother. He expressed, “The near miscarriage was very bad,” emphasizing the profound effect it had on both Deloris and the unborn baby. Deloris went into premature labor, a particularly hectic scene on Sunday, February 17, 1963, with Jordan being born the hospital staff could reach her. Even before the hospital attendants could get Deloris onto an emergency room gurney, the large, strapping male child made his startling appearance, clogged with mucus and struggling to breathe.

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“When Michael was born, we thought there might be something wrong with him,” James Jordan revealed years later in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. “He was born with a nosebleed. The hospital kept him for three days after Deloris was discharged.”

After birth, Michael experienced nosebleeds for several years, likely stemming from complications during delivery. Deloris regarded her son’s arrival as a transformative event that helped alleviate months of pain and hardship, considering him a precious gift from above. She later explained, “I lost my mother unexpectedly while carrying Michael, and he was my godsend. Michael was the happiness He sent me after a very sad time in my life.” Michael Jordan’s birth was seen as a moment when he symbolically ‘saved’ his mother.

Michael Jordan’s tragic childhood experiences

According to reports, Michael Jordan has a profound fear of water. The fear is said to stem from a tragic incident in which one of Jordan’s friends lost his life while they were in the sea together. In order to save himself during the incident, Jordan had to let go of his friend’s hand. The experience left a lasting impact on him, leading to a deep-seated fear of large bodies of water. However, Jordan has expressed that over time, he gradually conquered his fear and was able to overcome it. It was both touching and inspiring to witness the basketball legend candidly sharing his personal experiences.

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