Mother was being treated for multiple organ failure, hospital says

Jaiwanti Chanderpaul

St Joseph Mercy Hospital on Monday said that Jaiwanti Chanderpaul, who died along with her newborn baby at the institution after an emergency C-section last week, had been treated for multiple organ failure, which was a complication of the HELLP syndrome.

The hospital released a statement confirming the two recent deaths, which it said were thoroughly investigated by the hospital to ensure that quality care was administered.

“The patient was treated for multi-organ failure, a complication of HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening condition related