- Teresia Wambui went to the hospital to give birth, but left with a complicated medical issue that changed her life
- Days after welcoming her newborn, she developed complications and was transferred to another hospital
- The Nairobi mum’s last resort, as advised by doctors, saw her lose a part of her body permanently
A Nairobi mother’s joy of welcoming a bundle of joy was cut short by an unfortunate medical issue.
Source: Youtube
Teresia Wambui gave birth to a bouncing baby boy at the hospital through a successful caesarean section.
Unfortunately, moments after giving birth on Sunday, September 28, she started experiencing problems.
Teresia Wambui opens up about pain
Her right hand began swelling after being injected with a cannula, which raised concerns and questions.
“I do not know if it was the wrong medicine or if I was injected wrongly,” Wambui said.
She painfully recounted feeling intense pain, with the medical practitioner who injected her saying the medicine had not entered her body.
By morning, her fingers had started turning black, and the pain was overwhelming, leaving her family deeply worried.
Teresia Wambui’s brother speaks
On Wednesday, October 1, she was transferred to another hospital, where she remained for two weeks.
Unfortunately, doctors could not save her hand, and her family was forced to resort to a rather permanent solution.
“The doctors said they were looking for a way to relieve the pressure as the hand was swollen. They had to make an incision, which was not comforting,” Wambui’s brother, Boniface Waithaka, said.
Despite these efforts, the problem worsened, and she was referred to another hospital for further treatment.
Teresia Wambui admitted at KNH
On Tuesday, October 14, Wambui was admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for intensive care.
Nine days later, her damaged arm, which she used for work, was amputated, leaving her with one hand.
“My hand was fine when I went to the hospital to give birth, contrary to reports from the first hospital that my hand had an issue,” Wambui said.
She has been forced to make permanent adjustments since her hand was amputated following alleged medical negligence.
Teresia Wambui’s husband speaks
She cannot breastfeed her newborn because she is taking medication to relieve pain as her arm heals.
“My life has completely and totally changed. Before one understands and accepts themselves, it is hard,” Wambui said.
Her husband, Kennedy Mwangi, faulted the maternity hospital for the alleged negligence.
The family is crying for justice, while the first maternity hospital has refused to comment on the matter, saying that relevant authorities are investigating.
Netizens react to Teresia Wambui’s state
Social media users flocked to the comment section of the video to share their reactions and sympathies for Wambui.
dr.kraptwichera5446:
“As a medic, I feel really sorry and embarrassed for this unfortunate incident.”
doyoubeyouanyday:
“This is sad and scary!”
charitykabi4877:
“Really sad. May there be a proper investigation.”
t.c7915:
“Medication for IV is irritating to the blood vessels. Any medic should first flush the vein with normal saline (0.9%) before giving any medicine to ensure it’s open. There should be no pain or swelling, and it should not be forceful. Otherwise, if wrongly given, the surrounding tissues can die. Cannulas are valid for three days and should be changed. This mama should sue them; this is negligence and bodily harm.”
marymugo7613:
“I remember I had to call a health attendant in 2020 after my son’s bandage caused swelling, and yet I was in a big private hospital.”
Source: Youtube
Bungoma dad appeals for help
In another story, a father of eight from Bungoma county appealed for help to treat his swollen hand.
Paul Barasa was forced to wrap a polythene bag around his hand to prevent it from coming into contact with people and objects.
Barasa opened up about the challenges of finding work since he is the only breadwinner for his family.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
