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17. Fetal Position

A famous, 42-year-old, pregnant photographer, Emma Sloan, is brought to the hospital after suffering a stroke in the middle of a high-profile photo shoot with Tyson Ritter. Although Emma's condition initially stabilizes, her health takes a turn for the worse when her kidneys inexplicably fail.

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Celebrity photographer Emma Sloan ( Anne Ramsay ), who is pregnant, is brought to the hospital after suffering a stroke in the middle of a photo shoot. Although Emma's condition initially stabilizes, her health takes a turn for the worse when her kidneys fail. Emma, who had miscarriages in the past and feels this is her last opportunity to have a child, is more concerned about her baby's well-being than her own. Meanwhile, the secret relationship between Cameron and Chase is exposed to Foreman and Cuddy, and House makes extravagant plans to take a much-needed vacation. Final diagnosis: Maternal mirror syndrome (Emma) and Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (Emma's baby)

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