On the 9th of April 2019, Samantha Nyweba, spontaneously went into labour. She was rushed to Bertha Gxowa Hospital, east of Johannesburg. There she was told that she was having a miscarriage.
She ended up giving birth at only 21 weeks, to a baby girl, Anathi Nyweba, who weighed just 680 grams at birth.
On the 2 July 2019, after spending 84 days in the NICU, baby Anathi finally got to go home.
"I first got to meet Samantha and Anathi when my organisation Preemie Connect went to Bertha Gxowa Hospital to gift the preemie parents with a goodie bag filled with essentials and also to give them hope and encouragement.
With me being a preemie mother myself, I know first hand how hard and sometimes lonely the premature journey can be. Having support through the NICU journey is great but it's once you leave the safety net of the hospital that you really require support.
Preemie Connect plans to be there throughout this journey alongside Samantha and Anathi. "
Anathi is a miracle baby and the youngest surviving premature baby in South Africa. (by gestation).
Her story gives hope for all other babies, born this soon, especially in Africa.
We wish both mommy and baby all the best as they get to finally go home.
We are also so grateful and appreciative of the hard work and support that the staff of Bertha Gxowa Hospital have given.
With love,
Tasmin
Preemie Connect
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