Pregnant Woman And Her Twin Babies In Jember Died After Exposure To COVID-19

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KEDIRI - A pregnant woman and her two twin babies in Kediri, East Java, died while receiving treatment after it was discovered that the mother was confirmed positive for COVID-19.

Andi Fatoni, the husband of the late Titik Indrawati, said that his wife was 36 weeks pregnant. When pregnant, his wife was declared pregnant with twins and was required to undergo a cesarean section after experiencing shortness of breath and contractions.

"After screening and an antigen swab, it turned out that my wife was positive for COVID-19 and was finally rushed to Gambiran Hospital for treatment. The lab results also stated that there were some conditions that would not allow immediate surgery", said Andi Fatoni in Kediri, quoted by Antara, Monday, August 2nd.

He said the operation on his wife was finally carried out on Sunday, August 1, after the results of the examination revealed that one of the babies had died in the womb.

Previously the operation was scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. With high risk, the operation is still carried out with an advanced schedule. However, his wife turned out to be dead on Monday, August 2 morning. Likewise, his two twins all died.

The Mayor of Kediri, Abdullah Abu Bakar, is deeply saddened by the death of the pregnant woman and her two twins.

He also instructed all clinics in the city of Kediri to accept patients from pregnant women who were exposed to COVID-19. This was conveyed during an internal coordination meeting for the morning handling of COVID-19 (KOPI PAID) which was held virtually.

"The Health Service immediately sends back the appeal to the maternity clinics. Later, if anyone still refuses, there will be a warning letter and their permit can be revoked", said Mas Abu, his nickname.

The mayor also emphasized that pregnant women who are exposed to COVID-19 are not allowed to self-isolate at home. Pregnant women are recommended to be treated in a hospital or health clinic to monitor their health.

"Pregnant women are vulnerable, especially if they are positive for COVID-19, so they need to be taken to a hospital or clinic to monitor their health optimally", he said.

The chairman of the PKK of Kediri, Ferry Silvana Feronica, was also saddened by the incident. He conveyed, in conditions like this, pregnant women really need special assistance and equip themselves with various knowledge related to COVID-19 for pregnant women.

"This is to take care of yourself. Then often do pregnancy checks and COVID-19 screening. Don't cover it up if there are complaints, just convey everything during the check", said Mr. Fey, her nickname.

In addition, Mother Fey also suggested for married couples delay the pregnancy program first. The current condition (the COVID-19 pandemic) will pose a high risk to the mother and fetus.

The Kediri City Health Office recorded that there were six cases of death among pregnant women exposed to COVID-19. The data is accumulated as of July 2021.