Eva Ahmed, 28, gave birth to her child 12 weeks ahead of schedule after contracting Coronavirus 28 weeks into her pregnancy.
Suffering from breathing problems, Mrs Ahmed was placed in a coma for five days as her baby, Aiyla, weighing just 2lb 2oz, was taken to intensive care in a hospital in Walsall.
After recovering from the virus, Mrs Ahmed was finally allowed to hold her baby girl.
“Aiyla was in an incubator but I was able to take her out and enjoy some skin-to-skin time. She latched on straight away. She’s really cute... she’s really cheeky. I can’t believe she’s already opening her eyes and waving her hands.”
When Mrs Ahmed left the hospital, she was given a round of applause by medical staff.
Reflecting on her experience, she said: “The world stood still for my family and loved ones, but they didn’t give up, they prayed for me. I am now home and wanted to share this part of my life because I beg for every single person who reads this not to take life for granted.”
SPUC comment
A SPUC spokesperson said: “We are all incredibly happy for Mrs Ahmed, her child and her family. This case certainly underlines the significance of life, that it must be cherished and fought for.
“At such a time of crisis around the world, we ought to value life even more, knowing just how fragile life can be.”
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