Pregnant Mom Prays For Her Babys Health, Stunned When She Looks Closer At Ultrasound

A Kentucky mother is sharing what she describes as a miraculous moment that has touched hearts across the country. During a routine 32-week ultrasound, Amanda Foster, 33, saw something that brought her to tears—a large, distinct hand appearing to rest gently on her unborn son’s head. The image quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions from believers and skeptics alike, with many calling it nothing short of divine intervention.

Amanda and her husband Kyle had been navigating a stressful pregnancy filled with uncertainty. Early on, doctors identified a serious defect near their baby’s aorta—an abnormality that could have been life-threatening. Amanda, desperate for hope, had prayed at every appointment. “All I asked was for God to place His hand over my baby,” she said, her voice still trembling with emotion. When the ultrasound captured what appeared to be exactly that, it felt like more than coincidence.

Despite scientific explanations suggesting the “hand” might be a distorted image of the baby’s own limb, Amanda and Kyle believe it was something far more powerful—a visible sign that their prayers had been heard. And they weren’t alone. Thousands who viewed the image online felt moved, with many calling it a clear sign of divine protection.

What happened next only deepened their faith. A specialist follow-up scan revealed no sign of the previously diagnosed heart defect. “We prayed with so many people,” Amanda shared on Facebook. “And when the time came to check again, it was simply gone.”

For Amanda, the joy of this moment is even more profound because it follows years of heartache. At just 17, she experienced a devastating loss when her first son passed away due to Potter’s syndrome, a rare and fatal disorder. The grief nearly broke her. “I told God that if He was going to take my baby, He might as well take me too,” she said, recalling the pain that drove her to the edge of despair.

Though she would later go on to have two healthy daughters, Amanda struggled to make peace with her past. “I knew God existed,” she said, “but I wanted nothing to do with Him. My life was chaos—completely broken.”

That all changed in September 2021, when Amanda, emotionally exhausted and longing for something more, turned back to her faith. “I gave my life to Jesus Christ,” she said, and two months later, she became pregnant again—this time with the baby boy she was once told she may never be able to carry.

Now nearing the end of this pregnancy, Amanda sees each moment as a continuation of that miracle. Her daughter Bailey was with her at the ultrasound appointment and was the first to spot the now-famous image. “Mom, look at the hand!” she said with wonder. Amanda looked—and wept.

For the Fosters, the image represents more than hope—it’s a deeply personal affirmation of their journey, a sign that after loss and doubt, peace has found its way back into their lives. Amanda describes it as a visual reminder of God’s protection, a source of comfort and strength as they prepare to welcome their son into the world.

To those who dismiss the image as an ultrasound fluke, Amanda simply says, “Maybe to some it’s just shadows. But to me, it’s a promise. A sign that we’re not alone, and that prayers do get answered.”

As the family prepares for their newest arrival, they carry that image—and the message they believe it holds—with gratitude and unshakable faith. What may look like a curious blur to some has become a symbol of healing, hope, and the enduring power of belief for a mother who never stopped praying.