Cotton Tree woman, 20, is latest maternal death

Chitrawattie Ramjiwan

A 20-year-old Berbician yesterday died in transit from the Fort Wellington Hospital to the New Amsterdam Hospital, following delivery complications, but at least one doctor knowledgeable about the case believes the woman could have been alive if she had gone to the hospital sooner.

Chitrawattie Ramjiwan of Lot 33 Cotton Tree Village, West Coast Berbice died some time around 10 am yesterday after giving birth to a healthy baby girl. Ramjiwan was being ambulanced to New Amsterdam since she developed complications during the delivery. Her husband, Lall Ramjiwan is angry that hospital officials continue to remain silent. Two maternal deaths earlier this year are under investigation.

Lall Ramjiwan, 28, told Stabroek News that doctors had listed the birth date of their baby at between May 10 and 13. He said after the baby did not arrive, they were given another week and until yesterday all was