Doctors at Lima Regional Hospital save mother, premature baby in high-risk case

Henry with doctors and nurses

Doctors at Lima Regional Hospital have saved the lives of a 42-year-old mother and her severely premature baby following a high-risk pregnancy that began at just under 23 weeks’ gestation.
Joanna Henry of Pomona was admitted on November 11, 2025, at 22 weeks and six days pregnant, after experiencing signs of preterm labour and severely uncontrolled hypertension. Doctors said both mother and unborn child were in critical condition on arrival.
The hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology team moved to stabilise Henry’s blood pressure while closely monitoring the foetus. As complications intensified and the baby showed signs of distress, doctors made the decision to proceed with an emergency premature delivery.
Baby Kiara Henry was delivered on January 1, weighing 900 grams, according to hospital officials.
The newborn was immediately transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) under the supervision of Head of Paediatrics Dr Kalesh Latchminarine and paediatrician Dr Finola Permansingh.
Doctors said the infant required ventilator support, tube feeding and continuous monitoring. The paediatric team adjusted treatment daily as the baby’s condition evolved.
Kiara spent 43 days in the NICU, where staff provided round-the-clock care. By February 13, her weight had increased to 1.245 kilograms, hospital officials said.
Henry remained hospitalised for 96 days, including 42 days of monitored postnatal care, under the supervision of the maternity department led by Dr Latesha Fordyce.
Mother and daughter were discharged together on February 13.
Henry expressed gratitude to the hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology and NICU teams, crediting their professionalism and dedication with saving their lives.